Man Utd controversy that 'didn't make sense' sees the FA overturn ban
The FA have stepped in to overturn Evanilson's three-match ban after the Bournemouth star was controversially sent off during Sunday's draw with Manchester United
The FA have overturned Bournemouth star Evanilson's three-match ban following his controversial sending off against Manchester United. The Cherries hosted Ruben Amorim's side on Sunday.
They took the lead 23 minutes in thanks to Antoine Semenyo's goal. But the game changed with 20 minutes to go when Evanilson was sent off by referee Peter Bankes for a challenge on Noussair Mazraoui.
Bankes initially showed a yellow card to the Bournemouth star, before the VAR recommended he go to the pitchside monitor for another look. After reviewing the incident again, Bankes upgraded the yellow to a straight red.
It was a highly controversial decision, with Mazraoui having appeared to slip before he was caught by Evanilson. The 10-man Cherries defended for their lives, but eventually wilted, with Rasmus Hojlund netting an equaliser six minutes into added time.
Bournemouth were left furious by the decision to send off Evanilson, which also led to captain Adam Smith being booked for dissent. Boss Andoni Iraloa made his feelings about Bankes clear after the game.
Iraola fumed: 'Common sense. Everyone who has played football understands. He slips. He doesn't catch him with the leg that goes high and the consequence is a red card. It is another three games without playing. The repercussions for us are huge.
"Of course we are going to appeal. It is common sense. In the first half Evanilson gets a kick in the chest by Casemiro. I don't think you should have a red card for this. But the VAR cuts the worst angle, the worst frame.'
At the time, the Premier League backed Bankes ultimate decision to send off Evanilson. They insisted the Brazilian had committed 'serious foul play'.
A statement read: "VAR recommended an on-field review for a possible red card for the challenge by Evanilson on Mazraoui – with the challenge deemed to be two-footed with both feet off the ground, endangering the safety of the opponent. Upon review, the referee issued a red card to Evanilson for serious foul play."
While the Premier League backed Bankes, an independent regulatory commission have taken the opposite view. They have now ordered that Evanilson's ban be overturned immediately.
A statement from the FA read: "An independent Regulatory Commission has removed Evanilson's three-match ban following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.
"The AFC Bournemouth forward was sent off during the Premier League fixture against Manchester United on Sunday, 27 April, for serious foul play."
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