Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has questioned the decision to send him off during his side’s 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars in their FKF Premier League season opener at Ulinzi Sports Complex, describing the incident as unfair.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe French tactician was shown a straight red card by centre referee Peter Waweru Kamaku in the second half after protesting a substitution delay, becoming the first coach to be sent off in the new campaign.Ambani rubbishes claims league delay could hurt AFC Leopards’ title ambitionsDespite his dismissal, Mette watched his charges complete a comfortable victory, with Alvin Mangeni and Nigerian forward Victor Mbaoma finding the net to hand the Brewers maximum points.Speaking after the match, Mette explained that his reaction was driven by the frustration of having to play with 10 men while waiting for a substitute to be allowed onto the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##The 44-year-old maintained that the decision was harsh, although he acknowledged that the exchange had unfolded in the heat of the moment.“I was asking why the second substitute couldn't enter, but he put me on a red card. Of course, it was under the pressure of the moment, and we were down to 10 men, so that was the issue. But it was not right to give me a straight red card,” Mette said.Massive boost for Tusker as trio is registered ahead of Singida Black Stars contestThe dismissal also marked a personal milestone for the Tusker coach, albeit an unwelcome one. He revealed that Waweru had previously handed him the first yellow card of his coaching career last season, making the latest incident his first-ever red card.In a lighter moment, Mette jokingly suggested that the referee should join him for dinner so they could reconcile following their latest encounter.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017439##“He is the same referee who gave me the first yellow card of my life last year, in my first match, and this time it is the first red card. Maybe we should go for dinner and reconcile,” he added.Away from the touchline controversy, Tusker delivered the result they needed to begin the campaign on a positive note, showing enough attacking quality to overcome a Ulinzi Stars side playing on home turf.Harambee Stars forward in La Liga action as prospect bags Bundesliga assistMangeni broke the deadlock seven minutes after the hour mark before Mbaoma doubled the advantage to secure all three points for the Brewers.The victory lifted Tusker to the top of the league standings in the early stages of the season, providing a timely boost as they prepare for their back-to-back CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round fixtures.
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