JAMES TARKOWSKI was lucky to avoid a red card in the Merseyside derby but he produced a touching gesture at full-time.
The Everton defender caught Alexis Mac Allister high on his leg with a risky follow-through after making a tackle.
James Tarkowski apologizing to Alexis Mac Allister.
James Tarkowski appeared to say sorry to Alexis Mac Allister at full-timeCredit: X @SkySportsPL
James Tarkowski apologizes to Alexis Mac Allister.
Mac Allister seemed to accept the apologyCredit: X @SkySportsPL
Soccer players tackling on the field.
The Everton defender caught Mac Allister with a dangerous follow through
Tarkowski initially won the ball but the aggressive nature of his tackle posed a danger to his opponent.
He was booked and VAR did not deem the challenge worthy of serious foul play - a red card offence - but the likes of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher believe he should have been dismissed.
The VAR Paul Tierney did not advise referee Sam Barrott to review the incident on the monitor either.
But Tarkowski realised the serious nature of his tackle and after the final whistle he spoke to Mac Allister.
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The Everton ace appeared to issue an apology to the Argentine and at the end of their discussion Mac Allister appeared to forgive him.
Some fans appreciated the gesture but not everyone responded compassionately.
One supporter reacted saying: "Touch of class."
Another added: "Even he knew it was a red."
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A third wrote: "So even he knows he's a very lucky boy!"
And another commented: "Fair play. Both players classy here."
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