Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has criticized Swansea City captain Ben Cabango for a challenge on midfielder Callum O'Hare during their Welsh derby at the Swansea.com Stadium. Parkinson described the incident as a "leg-breaking challenge" and argued that Cabango, who had come on as a substitute in the second half, should have been shown a straight red card. Instead, Cabango was only booked for the foul, which led to an angry response from the Wrexham bench. O'Hare, who was making his debut after a £6.5m transfer from Sheffield United, was substituted soon after the challenge. Parkinson acknowledged that the referee managed the atmosphere well during the match but felt the decision on the big call was incorrect. He argued that the severity of the challenge could not be disputed, even by those watching on television. The incident occurred in the 77th minute when Cabango missed the ball and caught O'Hare, who was attempting to make a run. Parkinson also claimed that Cabango grabbed O'Hare around the neck on the halfway line before the challenge, adding that the same referee had previously sent off Callum Doyle for a similar tackle against Oxford last season. Swansea manager Vitor Matos avoided commenting on the referee's decision, stating he usually does not get involved in such debates. O'Hare himself supported the idea that Cabango should have been sent off, noting that the Swansea defender told him he "didn't touch" the midfielder. Parkinson expressed interest in understanding how the referee distinguishes between different types of tackles, emphasizing that he believed Cabango had put O'Hare in danger. Despite the controversy, Wrexham still had opportunities to win the match. Parkinson was nonetheless pleased with his team's performance, especially after securing their first win of the season in a midweek match against Millwall. He noted that Wrexham improved as the game progressed and faced a strong Swansea side with considerable experience and football intelligence. Parkinson highlighted the importance of offensive bravery and concentration, which he felt his team had demonstrated in their last two games.