Forestieri loses cool, JDT friendly called off after scuffle

Heated: Fernando Forestieri (front) challenging a Levski Sofia player for the ball.

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) striker Fernando Forestieri, one of the calmest players in the team, lost his cool and threw a punch at an opponent that ‘knocked out’ their friendly match with Levski Sofia in Dubai on Saturday.

The Argentine’s unthinkable action led to a scuffle between both sides at the Jebal Ali Football Centre and the game was called off in the 54th minute.