During a match between Brighton and Sheffield United, an early cross by Brighton almost resulted in an own goal, saved by goalkeeper Foderingham, keeping the score at 0-0. The game took a significant turn when Sheffield United's Mason Holgate received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, leaving Sheffield to play with 10 men for the remaining 70 minutes. This incident was widely criticized as a clear and shocking foul. Furthermore, a goal by Sheffield's Osborn was disallowed for offside, maintaining Brighton's 2-0 lead at halftime. The officiating, including decisions by referee Stuart Attwell and VAR Michael Oliver, faced scrutiny, especially after a controversial moment where Holgate reacted with disbelief to his red card.
HT: 0-2. #BHAFC #SHUBHA VAR Michael Oliver has ensured that two correct decisions were made. Red card for Holgate, Osborn goal disallowed for offside. Ref Stuart Attwell incurs the wrath of Bramall Lane as he heads down the tunnel to a crescendo of boos.
A Dunk header from a corner, pushed over by Foderingham, and a booking for Lamptey for a foul on McAtee in the closing stages of the half. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Sheffield United think they have a goal back from a scramble at a corner. Put in by Osborn from close range, disallowed by Stuart Attwell. Osborn offside, still no confirmation of the decision. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Back to that obvious dismissal after 13 minutes. Holgate, after his awful red card tackle on Mitoma, had the nerve to hold his hands up in disbelief and exclaim 'what?' to the ref. The only cause for disbelief was Stuart Attwell showing him yellow initially, 0-2. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Just a tad high 😬 Mason Holgate was given a red card for this challenge on Kaoru Mitoma ❌😳 #SHUBHA https://t.co/q7zPPp46ED
Mason Holgate shown straight red card for ‘absolutely shocking tackle’ in Brighton clash https://t.co/60gac3igHx https://t.co/As5YgzueDq
MASON HOLGATE RED CARD. Flying tackle as clear a sending-off as you'll see. A foul worth all the cards, actually. Red, Yellow...even Blue. 🟥🟨🟦 https://t.co/enQ6FEZplO
Mason Holgate is sent off after a HORROR challenge on Mitoma 😳🤯 https://t.co/ye9ljjRxar
Mason Holgate is shown a red card for an awful challenge on Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma. Sheffield United will play the remaining 70 minutes with 10 men. 📼 @SkySportsPL https://t.co/8UVwcWfaNu
Adingra's cross almost finds Welbeck an almost ends up as an own goal. Cut out by Ahmedhodzic and keeper Foderingham adjusted to claw the ball away, 0-0. #BHAFC #SHUBHA