Did Lerma PUNCH Son in the back? Video footage suggests Bournemouth ace may have provoked Spurs ace into angry reaction that led to red card Bournemouth's Jefferson Lerma may have punched Heung Min Son Tottenham star was sent off in 43rd minute after he pushed Lerma Mauricio Pochettino's side ended up with nine men after Juan Foyth's dismissal By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 15:28 BST, 4 May 2019 | Updated: 15:42 BST, 4 May 2019 Viewcomments Footage has emerged that suggests Bournemouth's Jefferson Lerma may have punched Heung Min Son in the back, sparking the furious reaction that led to the Tottenham star being sent off. Son was dismissed in the 43rd minute of the clash at the Vitality Stadium after he pushed Lerma. During the first half Son was involved in several tussles with Bournemouth players and was kicked in the penalty area on several occasions. Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma appeared to punch Heung Min Son in the back Son competed for the ball with Lerma but was sent off after he lost his cool Tottenham's Heung Min Son appeared to be punched by Bournemouth's Jefferson Lerma Son eventually lost his cool while he was tussling for possession. Firstly he knocked Ryan Fraser to the ground. Following that he received a straight red card as a consequence of his shove on Lerma. Tottenham were later reduced to nine men when substitute Juan Foyth was sent off for a foul on Jack Simpson just a few minutes after coming on. The Tottenham star had been involved in several tussles with Bournemouth players The Bournemouth players were livid after Son pushed Lerma to the ground Son pushed Lerma over, with Ryan Fraser having also earlier been left on the ground After the game Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said that he respected Pawson's decision to send Son off. Pochettino told Sky Sports: 'Nothing to say about Son, we respect the decision of the referee and move on. You cannot change what happened. Commenting on Foyth's dismissal, Pochettino said: 'Again I didn’t see but we need to respect the decision of the referee, unlucky for us. 'We tried to avoid because Toby and Eric had a yellow card, it was just unlucky for us. With nine we defended well and made a good game but not enough because we conceded.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility