Parkinson fumes over Cabango challenge in Wrexham derby draw

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says Swansea captain Ben Cabango escaped a red card for a 'leg-breaking' challenge.

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What happened. Swansea City captain Ben Cabango was booked for a late lunge on Callum O'Hare in the Welsh derby, but Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson insisted it warranted a straight red card.

• Cabango came on as a second-half substitute and was booked for the foul.
• O'Hare was making his debut after a £6.5m move from Sheffield United.
• Swansea remain unbeaten and top of the Championship table.

“I know we want to protect our players but, when someone flies in at that speed, that could have been a leg-breaking challenge.”

— Phil Parkinson

Swansea boss Vitor Matos declined to comment, while O'Hare claimed Cabango said he didn't touch him.

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