St. Pauli's Sinani's European Night to Forget
There was nothing red about St. Pauli's Danel Sinani's evening in Liechtenstein, as the attacking midfielder saw the color in a very different light during the final European Championship qualifier match against Luxembourg. Sinani, aged 26 and a key player for FC St. Pauli's second division side, was sent off just five minutes into the game following a rough challenge on midfielder Julien Hasler.
A Night to Regret
Sinani's late challenge on Hasler resulted in a yellow card, but following a VAR review, referee Stephanie Frappart of France, decided to give the St. Pauli player a red card. Hasler was forced off the pitch injured, and it meant that Luxembourg were able to take advantage when they scored the only goal of the game.
For Sinani, this red card could spell disaster for his side's hopes of qualifying for the European Championship playoffs in March. If UEFA decide to impose a two-match ban, it could effectively rule him out of the first two playoff games, potentially ending any hopes the team may have had.
The St. Pauli Side
Sunday evening didn't go any better for the other St. Paulians in action, as the team finished their qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 defeat in Sweden, following a strong performance from former Paulian Viktor Gyökeres. Karol Mets, 30, played the full 90 minutes but was unable to prevent the defeat. The team finished in last place in their group.
Goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, 27, didn't even get on the pitch, as Kenan Piric was preferred in Bosnia-Herzegovina's 2-1 defeat against Slovakia, with HSV defender Laszlo Benes in action.
The Future of St. Pauli
With the European Championship qualifiers now over, the focus is now on the remaining qualifiers for the World Cup, with Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe still in action for Australia in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City. Meanwhile, Manos Saliakas will be hoping to play against France in Greece's final group game of the European Championship qualifiers.
Enrichment Data
UEFA's regulations typically impose a suspension for a red card in European Championship qualifiers, but the specific duration can vary depending on the circumstances and the player's history. For precise information, one would need to refer to the latest UEFA regulations or official communications from UEFA regarding disciplinary actions.
