“He’s an excellent soccer player, but he needs to leave that kind of nonsense out of the game.”
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The rivalry between the Montreal Alouettes and the British Columbia Lions continues to heat up.
On Saturday night, a
controversial
play
that occurred at the very end of the first half sparked a strong reaction from Montreal center David Alexander.
As the two teams faced off at BC Place, Mathieu Betts knocked Alexander to the ground in a play that quickly raised tensions. The Lions' defensive lineman maintained his hold on his opponent for several seconds, while the Alouettes' center's arm was in a position that was uncomfortable, to say the least.
Alexander clearly did not appreciate how the play unfolded. A scuffle broke out immediately after the play, and the Montreal player took the opportunity to confront Betts. The two men
had already exchanged a few heated words during their previous matchup.
After the game, Alexander didn't mince words when asked about the incident. He acknowledged Betts's qualities as a player, while maintaining that certain actions have no place on a football field.
Alouettes head coach Jason Maas also condemned the incident. In his view, the already physical nature of football makes actions that go beyond the bounds of the game unnecessary.
Mathieu Betts Finally Ejected
The controversial play did not result in a specific penalty against Betts. The defensive back was, however, penalized for a collar-and-tackle. His night ended prematurely in the fourth quarter after a second major penalty led to his ejection.
Despite this controversy, the Lions dominated the Alouettes, winning 48–29. This victory marked the second consecutive matchup between the two teams.
In their first matchup, Alexander and Betts had already been involved in an altercation. At the time, Betts described Alexander as a particularly provocative quarterback, while stating that he respected his style of play.
The rivalry between the two teams could therefore continue to spark tension when they meet again.
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