FANS are calling for a lifetime ban for DR Congo star Ruth Kipoyi after she punched an opponent on the pitch.<br /><br />Shortly after half-time, Kipoyi fouled an opponent, sparking a huge melee.<br /><br />A Morocco defender objected to Kipoyi's aggressive challenge and the pair began pushing and shoving as the referee brandished a red card.<br /><br />Another Morroco star got involved and attempted to move Kipoyi away before being punched in the face by the Galatasaray Women's star.<br /><br />She immediately fell to the ground and got up to her knees as the medical team ran on to provide help.<br /><br />The shocking incident has led fans to call for a huge ban on Kipoyi, 26.<br /><br />One reacted saying: "This should be a lifelong ban from football? How can this happen on a football pitch?"<br /><br />Another added: "That's so crazy."<br /><br />A third wrote: "Lifelong ban."<br /><br />And another commented: "Police should be involved."<br /><br />Kipoyi left the pitch after the incident as tensions cooled.<br /><br />Morroco went on to win the match 3-2, having been leading 2-1 at the time of the red card.
