Brighton striker Florin Andone charged with violent conduct
Thursday 7 February 2019 17:58, UK
Brighton striker Florin Andone has been charged with violent conduct by the FA following an incident during Wednesday's FA Cup win over West Brom.
Romania international Andone appeared to elbow Baggies midfielder Sam Field during the first half of Wednesday's fourth-round replay at The Hawthorns.
He escaped punishment from referee Paul Tierney following the 27th-minute incident and went on to score Albion's equaliser as they progressed 3-1 after extra-time.
"Brighton's Florin Andone has been charged with violent conduct. It follows an incident in the 27th minute of Wednesday's game against West Brom in the Emirates FA Cup which was not seen by the match officials but caught on camera," read a statement from the FA's spokesperson.
Andone has until 6pm on February 8 to respond to the charge.
After Andone cancelled out Kyle Bartley's opener, two goals from substitute Glenn Murray secured the Seagulls' win to set up a fifth-round tie at home to Derby.
