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Wrong Red Mars Schalke Win as VAR Rules Bar Review

The case spotlights a VAR rule barring reviews of second yellow cards.

Overview

  • Referee Michael Bacher sent off Schalke left-back Moussa Ndiaye with a second yellow in the 51st minute at Elversberg.
  • TV replays and comments from Elversberg coach Vincent Wagner indicated the decision was wrong.
  • Video review could not step in because current VAR rules do not allow checks on second yellow cards, with a change to permit such reviews expected next season.
  • Ndiaye faces an automatic ban for the game against Preußen Münster unless the Deutsche Fußball Liga overturns the decision.
  • Schalke still won 2:1 with ten men.