Video Assistant Referee send-off decision considered harsh

The A-League experienced two incidents in weekend matches showing that perhaps the new system, where on-field referees are electronically alerted to possible mistakes, and then can consult footage to see if a decision should be reversed, isn't all it was hoped to be. Firstly, Melbourne City's Osama Malik not only conceded a penalty, but was sent off due to a Video Assistant Referee decision in his side's match against Perth Glory. Even the coach who benefited from it, Perth's Kenny Lowe, says he's not a fan of the Video Assistant Referee system.

Mitchell Mallia of Perth Glory (right) celebrate with team-mate Mitch Nichols (left) Source: AAP Image Joe Castro