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Referee chaos marks Elversberg versus Augsburg Bundesliga clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:36 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Referee chaos marks Elversberg versus Augsburg Bundesliga clash

Summary

In a Bundesliga match on October 18, 2026, SV Elversberg defeated FC Augsburg 4-3 amid significant penalty controversies. Referee Florian Exner awarded four penalties, two during play and two after VAR reviews. He also overturned a penalty and disallowed a goal after video review, causing confusion for players and coaches. Players expressed their disbelief at the number of stoppages affecting the game's flow. Coaches of both teams criticized the officiating after the match.

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By the Numbers

•Referee awarded four penalties during the match.
•VAR was used for two penalties and one disallowed goal.
•Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer expressed frustration about the delays.
•Elversberg's coach also criticized the referee's performance.
•Elversberg scored the winning goal despite the officiating chaos.

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When the referee takes centre stage in a match, it is rarely good news. In the Bundesliga clash between SV Elversberg and FC Augsburg, referee Florian Exner awarded no fewer than four penalties.He awa...
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