Bundesliga 2's Florian Niederlechher Gets Two-Game Ban
Hertha BSC's Florian Niederlechner will miss the first two matches of the second half of Bundesliga 2 due to a red card suspension. The German Football Association's sports court handed him a ban for rough play in the match against Fortuna Düsseldorf on January 21 and the subsequent match at SV Wehen Wiesbaden, which hasn't been scheduled yet.
Referee Patrick Ittrich initially issued a yellow card for a shin kick on VfL Osnabrück's Lukas Kunze during the 0-0 draw on January 21. After revisiting the footage, Ittrich upgraded the card to a red. Niederlechner vehemently disputed the decision and criticized the video evidence.
Despite the suspension, Niederlechner will still be eligible to play in the cup quarter-final against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on January 31. Following his expulsion, Hertha BSC Berlin will be absent in their top clash against Hamburger SV on the first weekend of February.
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The rules governing red cards and suspensions in Bundesliga 2 involve an automatic suspension for the next match after a red card, with the length of suspension varying based on specific circumstances. For severe offenses, such as insulting a referee, a player could face a suspension of up to twelve matches.
A yellow card suspension can be triggered by accumulating either five or ten yellow cards across the season. Players receiving a red card for dissent or insulting language could find themselves facing more severe suspensions. The exact length of suspension is determined by the Disciplinary Committee based on the specific incident and the player's disciplinary record.
Florian Niederlechner's specific case was not found in the search results, focusing instead on general rules and specific instances like Jude Bellingham's suspension. More detailed reports or official announcements from the DFB would be required for a more comprehensive understanding of his situation.
