FC Midtjylland appeal Paul Onuachu dismissal against Aarhus for title push

FC Midtjylland are hopeful the red card given to their star striker Paul Onuachu in their 2-1 away win against Aarhus GF would be reversed after tabling their appeal.

Paul Onuachu scored both goals as Midtjylland came from a goal down to beat Aarhus GF in a league game on Sunday to put his side in a slim chance to claim the 2019 Danish Supaliga title as the battle continues.

With just three games to the end of the league and just one point behind table-toppers, Copenhagen, Midtjylland need their best player and goal scorer to stand a chance of beating their rivals to the title.

Hence, the need for Paul Onuachu who is the Danish Supaliga third highest goal scorer with 14 goals and 3 assists in 20 games.

The club’ sports director, Svend Graversen, revealed to the local media Herning Folkeblad that the club has appealed the card are hoping for a reversal.

“We acknowledge that the judge must make many estimates during a match, but we believe that the television images in this situation clearly and clearly support our perception of the situation and that the judge has misjudged,” he says.

“When we choose to appeal to Paul’s second yellow card, it is because we believe that there is objective evidence on our side.”

“Appeals like this are not something we often use. It is quite rare that we get there, ”says Svend Graversen.

FC Midtjylland expect the decision of the FA on their appeal wothin days as they prepare for their tough home clash against 6th placed Nordsjælland on Monday while Copenhagen will welcome bottom placed Vejle on Sunday.

By: Tope Adefala