It's been a while since I saw it but I don't think it was even full pace.
Here's a decent replay of it.
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Taylor stops then flings himself forward at the ball but Eduardo was too quick. Yes it was a studs up challenge but I've seen far far worse challenges. Just a very unlucky fella.