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Essen’s Gjasula Demands Referee Sanctions After Red-Card Controversy

With no VAR in the third tier, the unreviewable decision has renewed scrutiny of how referees are held to account.

Schon auf dem Platz machte Klaus Gjasula (2.v.l.) Schiedsrichter Florian Lechner relativ klar deutlich, was er von dessen Entscheidung hielt.
Amir Shapourzadeh echauffierte sich am MagentaSport-Mikrofon über die Leistung des Schiedsrichters.
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Hansa Rostock kritisiert Schiedsrichter nach dem 1:1 gegen Havelse.

Overview

  • Rot-Weiss Essen’s Klaus Gjasula was sent off by referee Florian Lechner in the 68th minute for a foul on Waldhof Mannheim’s Kennedy Okpala during a 1:6 defeat.
  • Broadcast replays indicated the challenge did not merit a straight red, but the 3. Liga’s lack of video review meant the call stood.
  • Gjasula told MagentaSport that referees should face penalties for blatant errors, arguing officials “hand out red cards on feel” and claiming the incident was not properly seen.
  • SPORT1 noted the DFB already evaluates referees internally and can stand them down after major mistakes, though no public action regarding this match has been announced.
  • Separately, Hansa Rostock criticized officiating decisions in a 1:1 draw with TSV Havelse, reflecting wider frustration over refereeing standards in the division.