Harrison Afful sees red card on return to league action as Columbus Crew lose

Defender Harrison Afful received a straight red in Columbus Crew's 1-0 home defeat on Sunday to Sporting Kansas City.

In the 74th minute, Afful got sent off for pulling down Gerso Fernandes from behind on a breakaway.

Afful was making his first appearance in the MLS after a jaw injury back in March sidelined him for months.

Felipe Gutierrez, who was left unmarked, scored early in the second half with an easy header on a short cross from Gerso Fernandes.

Watch Harrison Afful speaks ahead of his return to action:

"I am just happy to be back." - ????#Crew96 | #CLBvSKC pic.twitter.com/qJAEXmlahU

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