He nearly killed two guys but hopes they won't punish him severely: "We learn from our mistakes"

South American football has always been a bit rough around the edges, with lots of harsh tackles alongside creative passes and moves. However, this latest viral footage coming from Honduras is beyond everything we've seen.

CD Marathon defender Andre Orellana was sent off for a terrible 'double tackle' during their Liga Nacional clash against Olimpia.

The 21-year-old full-back Orellana was handed a straight red card at the Estadio Yankel Rosenthal after he wiped out both Carlos Pineda and German Mejia with a brutal jumping tackle.

With just over a minute remaining of normal time, the referee had no other option but to send him off.

After the full-time whistle, Orellana apologised for his actions.

"The truth is I was wrong and I apologise to everyone, you are human and you learn from mistakes," he told DIEZ.

"I think it was a play where the momentum and courage for the game overcame me, it is not correct at all.

"German Mejia told me that nothing was happening, that he loves me and that I was part of the game, that I should not lose my DNA and that I should continue working, that I have a lot to continue growing."

He added: "This is part of football, all that remains for me is to correct and know how to control each impulse. I have to know how to have a balance. I tell you that this will not happen again."

When a reporter told the defender that his actions were going viral on social media, Orellana replied:

"This is part of football. As I mentioned before, I am aware that I was wrong and I apologise to everyone. We learn from mistakes."