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'For me it's spoiled the game': Graeme Souness says Matheus Pereira's red card for kicking out was soft as West Brom become the first team to have an own goal and red card in a half since 2014 against Crystal Palace

Daily Mail | December 6, 2020

Related Topics: Graeme Souness, Matheus Pereira, West Bromwich Albion F.C., Crystal Palace F.C., Paul Tierney, Michael Oliver, Darnell Furlong, Patrick van Aanholt

Graeme Souness has criticised the referee's decision to send off West Brom's Matheus Pereira against Crystal Palace.

The Brazilian attacking midfielder was given his marching orders for kicking out at Patrick van Aanholt with the score 1-1 after 34 minutes.

Referee Paul Tierney went over to the monitor on the recommendation of VAR assistant Michael Oliver before sending the 24-year-old off to the dismay of manager Slaven Bilic.

Matheus Pereira was sent off for West Brom after 34 minutes of their game with Crystal Palace

At half-time, Sky Sports pundit Souness said the decision had ruined the game.

He said: 'I think van Aanholt bundles into him.

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