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Wolves Held by Brighton as Vítor Pereira Sent Off for Kicking Ball Into Officials’ Area

PGMOL called the touchline flashpoint "irresponsible behaviour," with a touchline ban reported to be pending.

Overview

  • Referee Jarred Gillett dismissed Pereira around the 21st minute after he kicked a ball from the technical area toward the officials’ zone, with PGMOL citing "irresponsible behaviour."
  • Some outlets reported the kicked ball struck the match manager in the officials’ dugout, a detail not formally confirmed.
  • Marshall Munetsi’s deflected volley put Wolves ahead before Jan Paul van Hecke’s late header earned Brighton a 1-1 draw at Molineux.
  • The result leaves Wolves winless at the foot of the Premier League table, although it is their first home point of the season.
  • Assistant Luis Miguel apologised on Pereira’s behalf and said the kick was frustration with his team, while reports suggest he could miss the next match at Sunderland as a touchline ban looms.