The Football Association (FA) has upheld Wes Brown’s claim of
wrongful dismissal during Sunderland’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United
on Saturday.
Referee Roger East apparently dismissed Brown in error for
obstructing a goal-bound attacking move, after United striker Falcao
appeared to be dragged down by John O’Shea as the former also moved in
to make a challenge.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) had said the
incident was not a case of mistaken identity after the game at Old
Trafford, stressing: “East thought Brown made a foul on Falcao as he was
in the act of shooting.”
Wes Brown Wrongfully Shown Red Card at Old Trafford. Image: Pic Philip Oldham/Sportimage.
But the FA’s Independent Regulatory Commission has rescinded the
decision. Brown’s one-match suspension has been withdrawn with immediate
effect, meaning the ex-United defender is eligible to feature against
Hull City at the KC Stadium tomorrow.
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