Elliott Hewitt was sent off in the 22nd minute as his loan club Gillingham were beaten 3-1 at Stevenage in League One.

The 19-year-old was dismissed for handling Boro striker Francois Zoko’s goalbound shot on the line. Zoko netted the resultant penalty to set his side on their way to victory.

Gills boss Peter Taylor had no argument with the dismissal: "The red card was the correct decision."

Hewitt later apologised on Twitter: "Sorry to the Gills fans and all the boys for last night, was just my instinct."

The Wales U21 international, who is on loan at the Priestfield Stadium until the end of the season, will receive a one-match ban which will see him miss Saturday’s trip to Carlisle.

Elsewhere, Freddie Veseli played the full 90 minutes as Bury drew 1-1 with Oxford United at Gigg Lane, despite dislocating a finger in the early stages.

Last week, the Swiss U21 international’s spell with the League Two Shakers was extended until February 22nd. Bury make the long trek to Torquay on Saturday.

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Marcus added 22:35 - Feb 4 Oh dear! (Hewitt) Well done! (Veseli aka the forgotten man)
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rollercoastertown added 22:53 - Feb 4 Misses the coach journey from Gillingham to Carlisle. Look and learn Veseli when your travelling to Torquay this weekend.
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Warkys_Tash added 23:35 - Feb 4 Maybe he is the answer to our recent seasons goalkeeper problems?
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runningout added 02:34 - Feb 5 Not with a dislocated finger Silly! he he :D
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superblues9 added 03:46 - Feb 5 Still be better than some of the keepers we have had here in recent years even with a dislocated finger !
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Pilgrimblue added 10:15 - Feb 5 Idiot! When will players realise that not only have they given away a penalty but thye will also be sent off. Instinct doesn't come into it, he was stupid and let Gills down.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 11:01 - Feb 5 Bit harsh, Pilgrimblue. It's pretty difficult on the spur of the moment to resist the temptation to keep the ball out of the net. Anyway, all good experience - hopefully leading to the time when Hewitt will be a regular and valuable member of the first team.
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