That's a Red any day of the week. Connecting with the ball first doesn't nullify studs up. Your foot has to be swinging so the contact is with the top of the foot for "ball contact first" to drive the decision - and no follow through with second leg as scissor kick.I don't think that should have been red. He looks to go for the ball but goes over it and hit the Dallas player in the leg.
Blizzard in Denver!
Sweet cross-legged backheel goal by Drogba to time 1-1.