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João Gomes red card after VAR spots kick at Rutter

Sunday, 23 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 38'

What happened

Sending off dismissal not given: Actions of Gomes on Rutter. VAR intervened and the decision was overturned. Panel: The VAR intervention to award a red card for violent conduct was unanimously supported. Gomes kicked out at Rutter after the ball had gone.

On the pitch
Sending off dismissal not given
VAR
VAR overturned
Benefited
BHA Brighton & Hove Albion
Harmed
AVL Aston Villa
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Reaction

  • “The VAR intervention to award a red card for violent conduct was unanimously supported. Gomes kicked out at Rutter after the ball had gone.”
    KMI panel · Match Round 1 ruling · source

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