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VAR drama: Red card upgrade stuns Juventus
26 Feb
Summary
- Referee's VAR decision upgraded a yellow card to a straight red.
- Despite being down to 10 men, Juventus led 3-0 on the night.
- Galatasaray ultimately won 7-5 on aggregate after extra time.
A controversial VAR decision left a player furious and his manager perplexed during a crucial knockout round play-off match. Initially shown a second yellow card, the player saw the referee review the incident, only for the decision to be upgraded to a straight red.
This left the team with 10 men, but they showed remarkable resilience, mounting a comeback to lead 3-0 on the night. This surge leveled the aggregate score and forced extra time.
Ultimately, Galatasaray emerged victorious, scoring twice in extra time to seal a 7-5 aggregate win and advance in the competition.
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