Referee Christopher Kavanaghshows a red card to Brentford's Christian Norgaard following a VAR check during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Brentford has Norgaard’s red card overturned after sending off against Everton

LONDON (AP) — Brentford has been successful in its appeal to get a red card overturned after midfielder Christian Norgaard was sent off against Everton in the Premier League this past weekend.

The Denmark international was shown a straight red card following a VAR check after he lunged in attempting to poke the ball into the goal from close range, only to make contact with the knee of Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford instead.

The red card for serious foul play came in the 41st minute at Goodison Park on Saturday. Brentford held on for a 0-0 draw.

The Football Association said Wednesday that Brentford’s appeal against the decision was successful and that Norgaard is available to play the next three matches instead of being suspended.

Brentford’s Christian Norgaard fouls Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
Brentford’s Christian Norgaard reacts after being shown a red card for serious foul play during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

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