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Fifa have urged Ireland to appeal the red card that Andy O’Brien got in the recent world cup qualifying game against Israel.
Greek referee Kyros Vassaras lost control of the game during the second period, handing out an additional seven yellow cards - including six to Israeli players - during a half that lasted over 52 minutes as there were seven added for injury time.
That was due to the play-acting of goalkeeper Dudu Awat, who ultimately succeeded in getting O’Brien dismissed, and he now faces an immediate suspension for the clash against the Faroes in Torshavn.
That second half was a joke regarding the way in which the ref handled it but hopefully FIFA will take away the ban on O’Brien. Full Report on RTE. However with the FAI having to get the appeal together they will probably bollix it up so I won’t be holding my breath.
EDIT - NEWS JUST IN
Fifa has rejected the Republic of Ireland’s appeal against Andy O’Brien’s red card in Saturday’s World Cup game against Israel in Dublin.
Newcastle United defender O’Brien was red-carded for reacting to a punch from Israel keeper Dudu Awat.
The Irish had hoped to get O’Brien cleared so he could play in Wednesday’s Group Four game against the Faroe Islands in Torshavn.
But Fifa ruled on Sunday afternoon that the dismissal would stand.
Taken from the BBC Cnuts
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Yay, Lara Croft in Ireland!
Feshti's back and this time he's counting down the top 10 movie opening scenes of all time.
Is American opinion and culture crowding out all others?
Football has so little credibility left, and yet FIFA do nothing to curb the blatant cheating and complete incompetence.
It’s a disgrace.
Comment by Don Speekingleesh — June 5, 2005 @ 9:24 pm
So, is football just a game or has it been queered by big money and nationalist xenophobia? And should the ref’s decision be final, even if he makes human mistakes sometimes?
Comment by computer-glazed Pete — June 6, 2005 @ 3:15 pm