Bournemouth defender Adam Smith reveals referee Jon Moss apologised for 'dive' booking he admits was a penalty | The Sun

BOURNEMOUTH defender Adam Smith got an apology from referee Jon Moss after he was wrongly booked for diving.

In the South Coast derby against Southampton – with the score 0-0 after 32 minutes - Sofiane Boufal lunged in on Smith.

Adam Smith was clearly fouled by Sofiane BoufalCredit: Rex Features

Everyone at the Vitality Stadium expected a penalty but the referee instead cautioned the Cherries man – his fifth of the season landing him a one-game ban.

Moss tried to make amends for his blunder but it did little to appease Smith who now misses the trip to Crystal Palace on December 9.

Smith said: “For the ref to book me doesn't help because that's my fifth yellow card of the season.

“I spoke to him after and he apologised and said it was a penalty.

The erroneous yellow card means Adam Smith is banned for one gameCredit: Rex Features

Jon Moss apologised after he bookedAdam Smith for divingCredit: Rex Features

"I don't mind him admitting it but the fact he booked me and can't get it rescinded means I'll miss the next game."

Manager Eddie Howe was equally as angry, especially as he could see from the home dugout that his man was upended.

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Jon Moss gave Adam Smith the yellow that earns him a banCredit: Reuters

Adam Smith was wrongly booked by Jon MossCredit: REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Adam Smith and manager Eddie Howe were fuming with the callCredit: Rex Features

The Bournemouth boss said: “I can't work out what the referee has seen, but that's football. I think it's a clear penalty.

"At the time I had a good view of it and I think if the defender doesn't get the ball he's in trouble because he's committed, he's on the floor. Adam goes over his leg.

"It's hugely disappointing because not only do we not get the penalty but we lose Adam to suspension and it has a knock-on effect to the next game."

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