😡 Bundesliga boss fuming after latest VAR controversy | OneFootball

FC St. Pauli celebrated an extremely important 2-1 victory against Heidenheim on Saturday.

However, despite the enormous relief, the mood afterward was anything but exuberant. Sports boss Andreas Bornemann was furious after the final whistle. The reason was the controversial red card given to defense chief Eric Smith shortly before halftime.

Bornemann had strong words and stated: "I can't really be happy right now." For him, the red card was a clear wrong decision. After reviewing the TV footage, he explained: "What is the foul now? It's just minimal contact."

Additionally, another defender, Hauke Wahl, was at the same level: "Then I learned that he can still intervene."

Particularly bitter: Similar to Wahl, the VAR also did not intervene. Former referee Manuel Gräfe therefore spoke of a "clear wrong decision." And the upset Bornemann warned: "That changes the game." Looking at a possible suspension for Smith, he added: "If that results in three weeks, then I just don't understand the world anymore."

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