Supra midfielder Alessandro Biello ejected for shoving ball kid in CPL semifinal
Supra's Alessandro Biello was sent off after shoving a ball kid during the Canadian Premier League semifinal against Cavalry FC.
A Canadian Premier League semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 7, between Cavalry FC and FC Supra du Québec ended early for Supra midfielder Alessandro Biello, who was sent off for his conduct toward a ball kid.
Red card after stoppage-time incident
The incident came in stoppage time of the second half, with Cavalry leading 2-0. Biello ran up to a ball kid who was standing on the sideline holding a ball, pulled the ball out of his hands and shoved him. The young man fell backwards over a barrier.
The referees reviewed the incident. Biello was shown a red card and ejected from the match.
When the penalty was given, the ball kid turned to face the crowd, raised his arms and jumped up and down in celebration. The clip was shared by broadcaster OneSoccer, which described the incident as violent conduct toward the ball kid.
Cavalry through to the final
Cavalry FC won the game and advanced with a 3-2 aggregate win over Supra. The Calgary-based club will face Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League final on Nov. 21. Atlético Ottawa reached the decider by beating Forge FC.
The final will be a rematch of last season's North Star Cup, the league's title game, which Ottawa won 2-1 in a blizzard.
About Biello
Biello, who is from Montréal, is playing for Supra on loan from his hometown club, MLS side CF Montréal.