BREAKING NEWS: WREXHAM STAR JAY RODRIGUEZ ACCUSED OF DIVING DURING EXETER WIN…
Wrexham’s 2-1 victory over Exeter City on Tuesday night has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding star player Jay Rodriguez. The striker has been accused of diving to win a crucial penalty in the 65th minute of the match.
The incident occurred when Rodriguez went down in the box under challenge from Exeter defender Pierce Sweeney. Referee James Oldham pointed to the spot, and Rodriguez converted the penalty himself to level the score.
However, replays of the incident have sparked widespread debate, with many claiming that Rodriguez simulated contact to deceive the referee. Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell was adamant that Rodriguez had dived, stating:
“It’s a blatant dive. Rodriguez has got a reputation for going down easily, and he’s done it again tonight.”
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has come to Rodriguez’s defense, tweeting:
“Can’t believe the controversy surrounding the pen. Jay’s got ice in his veins, and he’s not the kind of player to dive.”
Rodriguez himself has also denied any wrongdoing, saying:
“I’ve been caught by the defender, and I’ve gone down. It’s not a dive. The referee’s made the right decision.”
The incident has sparked a heated debate among fans and pundits, with some calling for Rodriguez to be banned for simulation. The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will review the incident, but no decision has been made yet.
Wrexham’s victory over Exeter keeps their promotion push on track, but the controversy surrounding Rodriguez’s penalty is likely to dominate the headlines in the coming days.
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