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Brighton's Pascal Struijk has red card overturned after appeal
The Football Association has rescinded the red card issued to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk during his team's recent match against Sunderland. Initially, the referee dismissed the player for denying a clear scoring opportunity following a VAR review, a decision that sparked significant debate regarding the threshold for intervention. Following a successful appeal by the club, the suspension has been lifted, allowing Struijk to participate in the upcoming Premier League fixture. Experts have noted that the incident highlights ongoing concerns about the subjective nature of video assistant refereeing in high-stakes situations.