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Ex-Premier League Ref Issues Verdict on Mateta Red Card In Tottenham Clash

Palace striker was sent off for bringing down Micky van de Ven…

By Lee Wilmot · Give Me Sport

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:15 AM

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Former referee Graham Barber stated that Jean-Philippe Mateta deserved his red card against Tottenham Hotspur.
Referee Michael Oliver initially issued a yellow card before upgrading it to red following a VAR review.
Mateta was dismissed in the 13th minute after catching Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven's Achilles.

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Former Premier League referee Graham Barber stated that VAR correctly advised referee Michael Oliver to send off Jean-Philippe Mateta during Crystal Palace's match against Tottenham Hotspur. Mateta was shown a red card in the 13th minute after sliding into Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and catching his Achilles.

Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory against the ten-man Eagles, with Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke scoring the goals. Barber emphasized that Mateta's challenge was dangerous, unnecessary, and clearly endangered the safety of the opponent.

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