Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa stormed the pitch following a Serie A clash with Verona to aim a headbutt at Thomas Henry – with both men seeing red.

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• One goal settled keenly-fought contest
• Tempers boiled over at the end
• Suspensions incoming following on-field clash

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The visitors claimed a vital 1-0 win at Stadio Via del Mare, with Michael Folorunsho netting the only goal of the game in the 17th minute. There was, however, to be plenty of action after the final whistle had sounded – with tempers boiling over.

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  Henry caused a stir following his introduction as a substitute, as he was booked for going head-to-head with Marin Pongracic before being spoken to by the match officials again as the pair continued to argue off the ball.

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  At the end of the game D’Aversa made a beeline for Henry, as he faced up to Pongracic once more, and was caught on camera forcing his head towards the Verona striker. Henry briefly went to ground, before bouncing back up and having to be restrained by a number of team-mates and coaching staff.

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