Kung-fu crazy: Newcastle’s Massadio Haidara was sent off v Sacramento for a shocking high kick [Video]

Newcastle United were in action Saturday night in America, as they claimed a 1-0 win over Sacramento.

An own goal from James Kiffeat the start of the second half gave the Magpies the pre-season win, however the story of the match was a straight red card for Newcastle’s Massadio Haidara.

The 22-year-old collected his marching orders in the 65th minute for a shocking kung-fu kick into an opponent’s chest.

While Haidara didn’t appear to have malice in his challenge – his eyes seemed focused on the ball – his tackle was a poorly timed, failed interception that ended with a Sacramento player bent over and gasping for air.

Watch Massadio Haidara’s appalling tackle below.