The red card issued to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk has been overturned following a VAR intervention, leading to a significant change in the match's outcome. This controversial decision occurred during the Sunderland vs. Brighton match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Initially, referee Thomas Bramall and his assistant did not call a foul when Struijk was involved in a challenge with Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor. However, VAR official Neil Davies intervened, prompting Bramall to review the incident on the screen. After multiple replays, Struijk received a straight red card for allegedly denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

The reaction from the Brighton players was one of disbelief, as the decision seemed harsh to many. Following a successful appeal for wrongful dismissal, Struijk's red card has now been revoked. As a result, he will avoid a one-match ban and will be available to compete against Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend.

Struijk, who transferred from Leeds United to Brighton for £20 million over the summer, was making only his second Premier League start for the club. Despite the red card incident, Brighton managed to secure a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, maintaining their impressive start to the season. Currently, the Seagulls sit in third place, five points behind league leaders Manchester City.