Michael Carrick expressed his bewilderment at the decision not to send off a Sunderland player following a late challenge on Middlesbrough’s Emmanuel Latte Lath. The match ended with Boro suffering a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light, with Chris Rigg’s backheeled effort in the first half securing the victory for the hosts.
Despite dominating possession, Middlesbrough struggled to find their footing and only managed one shot on target throughout the 90 minutes. This disappointing result extended their wait to win consecutive away games in this derby since 2006.
Carrick was vocal about his belief that Trai Hume should have seen a red card for his reckless tackle on Latte Lath early in the game. The replay clearly showed the lateness of the challenge, prompting Carrick to criticize the referee’s decision not to show Hume a red card.
The Boro manager highlighted how the challenge seemed to disrupt Latte Lath’s performance, with the striker unable to find the back of the net in this match. Carrick emphasized the significance of managing the game on the edge without crossing the line and how the lack of a red card altered the course of the game.
Despite Latte Lath managing to complete the match, Carrick lamented the impact of the missed red card decision on their overall performance. This incident adds to the history of contentious moments between Boro and Sunderland in recent encounters, setting the stage for future battles between the two sides.
