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Patrick Rowe

Wayne Hennessey 'devastated' by World Cup red card and Wales defeat

Wayne Hennessey was left "devastated" by his red card for Wales in their World Cup defeat to Iran, according to international team-mate Danny Ward.

The 35-year-old Nottingham Forest goalkeeper saw an initial yellow card upgraded to a red by referee Mario Escobar following a VAR review of a challenge on Iran striker Mehdi Taremi.

Hennessey rushed out of his penalty area after a long ball was played behind the Welsh defence, but caught Taremi with a high foot while attempting to clear the ball.

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