Wanderers boss sent off in feisty Sydney derby

SYDNEY: Western Sydney Wanderers’ boss Markus Babbel was sent off in a feisty derby clash with Sydney FC as a VAR controversy overshadowed ALeague action this weekend.

The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich defender was shown a straight red for his response to Roly Bonevacia’s goal being denied by the video assistant referee, which showed another player was offside.

Babbel lost his cool and confronted the fourth official, with Sydney FC going on to win 2-0 in a game played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

He claimed the reason for the disallowed goal was not adequately communicated, but apologised for his reaction.

“I have to apologise, my body language wasn’t good after this, but I haven’t said a word about the referee,” the former German international said.

“All I said was, ‘I can’t understand the decision, this is disgraceful.’”