Wolves were involved in more VAR drama in the Premier League as Bournemouth were reduced to ten men at the Vitality.
There’s no doubt that Wolves earned their 1-0 victory over Bournemouth however, some believe the Old Gold might have been fortunate along the way.
In the first half, Illia Zabarnyi was sent off for a nasty challenge on Rayan Ait-Nouri, with the on-field decision of a yellow card being upgraded to a red following VAR intervention.
Many believe Zabarnyi was wrongly sent off against Wolves, with even Matheus Cunha regarding the red card as ‘unlucky’.
Bournemouth learn appeal outcome after Illia Zabarnyi red card
While it was clear that Zabarnyi’s challenge on Ait-Nouri was dangerous, Bournemouth believed there were grounds to appeal the red.
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett thought a yellow was the right outcome but, the refereeing board have a different view.
After appealing the red card, Bournemouth learned that they were unsuccessful in their bid to overturn the player’s three-match ban for serious foul play.
That means that the Ukrainian, who has started each of the Cherries’ Premier League games this season, will be sidelined with a three-game suspension.
Not only does the verdict impact Wolves due to the foul coming during the Old Gold’s win but, it will also play a part in the FA Cup clash between the two sides.
One of the three matches that Zabarnyi will miss will be the FA Cup fifth-round meeting at the Vitality on Saturday, seeing Vitor Pereira’s squad come up against Bournemouth without their prized defender.
Wolves have the tools to beat Bournemouth in the FA Cup
It’s never ideal to have two games against the same team in quick succession but, Wolves have the knowledge required to overcome the Cherries once more.
A week after the Old Gold beat Andoni Iraola’s side in the Premier League, the two clubs will duel once more but this time, for a spot in the next round of the FA Cup.
Last season, Wolves reached the quarter-final of the tournament, infamously missing out to Coventry City at Molineux.
Armed with the experience of how to beat Bournemouth, Pereira must head to the South Coast with confidence to repeat such feat against 11 men.