United defeated their Moldovan counterparts 3-0 at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But with the score locked at 0-0, Antony produced a trademark spin, with the ball stuck to his feet before knocking the ball out of play as his attempted pass failed to find a teammate.
Man United boss was caught on camera showing his displeasure while Old Trafford favourite Paul Scholes labelled Antony a 'clown' for the skill.
Speaking after the game, Ten Hag, who hooked Antony off at half time, told reporters: "I do not have a problem with that, as long as it is functional. So from him, like everyone else, I demand more. More runs behind, being more often in the (opposition’s) box. More pressing. More dribbles against opponents. More playing in the pockets. We demand more dominance.
“Then there is a trick like that which is nice, but as long as it is functional and you do not lose the ball. Then it is ok. But it is a trick and because of the trick, I will correct him.”
Antony has issued a defiant message on social media in response to the hullabaloo that has erupted from his extravagant piece of skill.
"We [Brazilian players] are known for our art and I will not stop doing what brought me to where I am!", Antony wrote on Instagram on Friday.
Antony has scored three goals in 11 appearances since signing from Ajax Amsterdam in the summer.
