GABORONE, May 25 (Reuters) - Botswana goalkeeper Modiri Marumo was sent off during a penalty shootout for striking his opposite number during Malawi's Cosafa Cup quarter-final win on Sunday.

Marumo was beaten by the first three kicks taken by Malawi and lashed out at opposing keeper Philip Nyasulu, who had attempted to give him a conciliatory pat on the back of the head.

Lesson #1 in how to become very very unpopular with your team-mates. Has anyone ever heard of a sending off during a shoot-out?