West Ham Women’s manager Paul Konchesky said he will “stick up for my players” after today’s clash with Aston Villa descended into chaos.
In an absolutely crazy game in the Women’s Super League, with three goals, a missed penalty in 102 minutes of football, West Ham over came Aston Villa in a game that had everything.
In added time with West Ham 2-1 up, West Ham defender Hawa Cissoko was sent off for lashing out at Sarah Mayling for her challenge.
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Cissoko’s punch led to an altercation between all players on the pitch, with ended up spilling over to the touchline. This led to a melee on the touchline as Cissoko walked down the tunnel, with Paul Konchesky was sent off.
Hawa Cissoko should get called up for the boxing tonight!! 🥊❗️ pic.twitter.com/Rfw90AB54V
— Beth Fisher (@BethFisherSport) October 15, 2022
Speaking on the events that happened after the game, the former England defender had no regrets for sticking up for his side.
“We don’t want to see that happening in football, I get it. But like I said I will stick up for my players and so I have.
"I'm not sure what really happened on the pitch, how it happened. I did see Hawa raise her hands, but I see the opponent raise her hands as well,She stays on the pitch and Hawa gets sent off.
"As Hawa goes down the tunnel some of their staff are saying stuff to my players, which I don't respect, so me and my staff will obviously stick up for my players and I think that's why you see - not a scrap - but you see it all going on near the dugouts.
"It's a bit like what's gone on the pitch."
Aston Villa manager Carla Ward condemned the punch from the West Ham defender, labelling it “unacceptable.”
"The punch in the face from Cissoko on Mayling is unacceptable, it's not OK, it shouldn't be in the game, the melee in the dugout”
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