Barnsley star perplexed as he is proven crimson in play-off ultimate as ref questioned

Barnsley midfielder Adam Phillips was despatched off within the League One play-off ultimate for a problem on Sheffield Wednesday star Lee Gregory. VAR reviewed the incident and determined to not intervene, a lot to the shock of supporters and Sky Sports commentators.

Despite the importance of the event, the play-off ultimate appeared set to play out in calmer trend than anticipated at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. However, with the tie degree at 0-0, the match was opened up after Phillips was given his marching orders within the forty ninth minute.

After a Barnsley penalty shout fell on deaf ears, Wednesday tried to hit their opponents on the counter-attack. The ball was performed lengthy to Gregory, donning a transparent masks, to carry up and permit his teammates to interrupt ahead.

The 34-year-old’s unfastened contact did invite a problem from Phillips although, which referee Tim Robinson deemed to be worthy of a crimson card. The midfielder did seem to lunge into his sort out and his proper foot did come over the ball along with his studs raised – although he made little or no contact along with his opponent.

Instead, Phillips’ planted foot collided with Gregory – although the harmful nature of the problem noticed the 25-year-old despatched for an early tub.

The Sky Sports commentary crew have been considerably surprised by the choice, with Don Goodman questioning whether or not the problem warranted each a crimson card and in addition disrupting the character of the play-off ultimate. The commentator felt that Robinson ought to have been given the chance to evaluation his choice by heading to the pitch-side monitor with no recommendation on whether or not it must be overturned or not, although VAR determined that they have been comfortable to face with their fellow official.

Neutrals watching the drama unfold have been additionally bemused by the choice, questioning Robinson and in addition why VAR didn’t intervene. One Twitter person (@jordancadden8) wrote: “And just like that, all of the season hard work undone by a shocking decision from a referee/VAR.” Another (@louorns) added: “Not a cats chance in hell is that a red card for Adam Phillips. Horrible, horrible decision.”

Journalist Jeff Stelling – who left Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday over the weekend – was additionally gobsmacked, tweeting: “VAR total joke again in League One play off. Clear Barnsley pen denied and moments later a red card for a challenge that is yellow at worst. Afraid to say the ref has got it wrong.”