Refs query Brad appeal victory
Wednesday 25th March 2009, 1:32PM GMT.
The Professional Game Match Officials Board have written to the Football Association for an explanation after Brad Friedel’s red card was rescinded.
Friedel was given a straight red card during Aston Villa’s 5-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday for bringing down Fernando Torres in the penalty area when the Spaniard was through on goal.
The FA yesterday upheld Villa’s appeal, much to the confusion of senior referees.
A Premier League spokesman said: “The PGMO have sought clarification from the FA on the reasons why the appeal panel found against the referee.”
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