Sub sent off after 17 seconds on the pitch

Is this the shortest ever appearance by a substitute in a football match?

Sub sent off after 17 seconds on the pitch

Australian midfielder Ruben Zadkovich lasted less than half a minute when brought on to the field last night for Perth Glory.

His side were taking on Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and Zadkovich came on in the scond half, eager to make an impression on the game.

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