A FOOTBALLER has been shown a red card after urinating in a nearby bush during an FA Cup clash.

The goal keeper for New Forest side, Blackfield and Langley FC, was sent off during the match against Shepton Mallet AFC on Saturday. 

With the scores level at 0-0, Connor Maseko took the opportunity to relieve himself in the 76th minute of the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round. 

In a tweet, Shepton Mallet AFC said: "76| Blackfield keeper is sent off for urinating in the hedge! Never seen it before. 0-0. #towncalledmallet".

The game had kicked off at 3pm at Gang Warily with the incident occurring just after 4.32pm. 

The tweet has since been retweeted more than 1,700 times and has been liked by just under 12,000 people at the time of writing. 

But there was more drama later in the match as a disagreement on the touchline saw a coach on the Blackfield bench also shown a red card.

The game finished all square with the replay of the fixture now due to take place at Shepton Mallet's home ground on Tuesday.

Shepton Mallet AFC tweeted after the match: "The now famous #urinategate replay is Tuesday night, 7.30 against @bandlfc in the The @EmiratesFACup

"Make sure we pack the ground to get behind the boys to reach the next round for first time in club history.Bring your own loo roll."

Blackfield and Langley FC has been approached for comment. 

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