Crystal Palace appeal Mateta's red card from Tottenham defeat
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:28 · Archive
Crystal Palace are appealing Jean-Philippe Mateta's straight red card from their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, arguing the 13th-minute challenge on Micky van de Ven was accidental.
Crystal Palace have lodged an appeal against the red card awarded to Jean-Philippe Mateta during their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last Saturday. Mateta was sent off in the 13th minute following a VAR review for a challenge on Micky van de Ven as the pair contested for a loose ball at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Referee Michael Oliver initially awarded a yellow card but upgraded the decision after being sent to the monitor. VAR official Jarred Gillett advised that the point of contact was on Van de Ven's achilles, not the ball, and that Mateta was 'sprinting at speed and with intensity' when his studs caught the defender. Oliver subsequently announced over the tannoy that Mateta made 'full, forceful contact with the studs on his opponent's achilles' and issued a red card.
Palace's position is that the challenge was accidental. The club argues that Mateta, the 29-year-old France international, had his eyes on the ball and did not see Van de Ven coming. Mateta is currently facing a three-match suspension, but Palace hope the decision will be either overturned or the ban reduced.
Dermot Gallagher, a former referee, along with pundits Tim Sherwood and Jay Boothroyd on Sky Sports' ref watch panel, unanimously agreed on Monday that a red card was the correct call. Without Mateta, Eddie Nketiah is Palace's only available striker, with Jorgen Strand Larsen sidelined by an ankle injury.
The appeal comes at a difficult time for manager Pierre Sage, who is under pressure following a disappointing start to his reign. Palace host Liverpool on Sunday having won just one of their last six Premier League matches and currently sit in the relegation zone. If Mateta's ban is upheld, he would miss the Liverpool game as well as fixtures against Coventry and Hull.
How it is being reported
- Crystal Palace launch appeal against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in Tottenham defeat - with France star facing three-match banBOBBY MANZI: Mateta was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Micky van de Ven in the 13th minute of their 2-0 defeat at Spurs, catching the centre-back's achilles with his studs up.Daily Mail Sport · 3 Nov, 16:06
- Crystal Palace make decision over Jean-Philippe Mateta red card appeal before LiverpoolPalace striker was sent off during the defeat to SpursEvening Standard · 3 Nov, 16:00
- Palace launch Mateta red card appealCrystal Palace are appealing against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat by Tottenham on Saturday.BBC Sport · 3 Nov, 14:54
In this story: Jean-Philippe Mateta · Micky van de Ven · Michael Oliver · Crystal Palace · Tottenham Hotspur · Liverpool · Pierre Sage
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