THIS is the shocking moment former Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta is red-carded during a derby match in Paraguay for biting a rival.

The ref wasted little time in sending Amorebieta off as Nestor Camacho rolled around on the ground.

The disgraceful incident happened in the 82nd minute of the crunch derby between Cerro Porteno, where the Venezuelan-born 34-year-old now plays his football, and Olympia de Asuncion.

Surprisingly Camacho was also given his marching orders, despite the footage showing Amorebieta was the clear aggressor although his rival appeared to try to elbow him as he was being grabbed around the neck.

Amorebieta was already enduring a torrid day when sent off, Cerro losing 4-2 with former Manchester City and Blackburn ace Roque Santa Cruz hitting each of Olimpia's goals.

In March 2016 Leeds striker Souleymane Doukara was banned for eight matches after biting Amorebieta, who also spent time on loan at Middlesbrough.