Ludogorets player Cosmin Moti is guilty of producing one of the worst tackles you 're likely to see this season after his kung-fu style tackle on a CSKA Sofia player - but unbelievably the referee waved play on . It was a kick Eric Cantona would have been proud of , as he connected cleanly with Stefan Nikolic 's rib-cage and sending his opponent crashing to the floor . The defender made the headlines for the right reasons during Ludogorets Champions League play-off against Steaua Bucharest back in August , when he saved two penalties during the shoot-out - after their goalkeeper had been sent off . Cosmin Moti ( centre right ) kung-fu tacklesStefan Nikolic during Ludogorets clash with CSKA Sofia . His heroics sent the Bulgarian side through to the Champions League group stages as he established himself as a club legend . But Moti 's kick on Nikolic shows a different side and the misdemeanor during the first half went unpunished as his side went on to win the contest 4-0 - sending them six points clear of their rivals at the top . It could have been so different for the away side if he had been given his marching orders but due to some shocking refereeing , that was n't the case . The defender leaps up and aims his right foot at the forward but was n't sent off for the tackle . Moti connects cleanly Nikolic 's rib cage but the referee waved play on - much to the disgust of CSKA . The forward screams in pain after the horrific tackle and lands heavily on the Ludogorets pitch . Moti celebrates his first penalty save against Steaua Bucharest during their UEFA Champions League play off .
Cosmin Moti kung-fu kicked Stefan Nikolic during a Bulgarian league game . The Ludogorets defender was n't punished as the referee waved played on . Moti is also well known for saving 4 penalties in the Champions League .