“Why did he give a red card? Did Olaru score a goal from there? I don't think so” + The reaction of Serbian journalists
Article by Adrian Duţă – Published on Thursday, 27 November 2025 22:57 / Updated on Thursday, 27 November 2025 23:27
The press in Serbia reacted after Franklin Tebo Uchenna, the central defender from Red Starreceived the red card in the 27th minute of match with FCSBfrom the Europa League.
Uchenna fouled Olaru in the middle of the pitch, after the midfielder of the Romanian champions had escaped alone towards the opposing goal. The Serbian defender elbowed the FCSB captain. French “central” Jerome Brisard showed him the straight red card.
What the Serbs wrote, after the red card seen by Red Star against FCSB
“Disaster! Uchenna receives a straight red card! Crvena Zvezda defender fouled Olaru, and referee Jerome Brisard sent him to the showers,” wrote Serbian journalists from sportal.rs.
Alin Buzărin: “It's not red”
Invited to GSP Live Special, journalist Alin Buzărin commented on the phase that led to the elimination of the Red Star player. The Gazeta columnist believes that the red card was not required.
“Olaru was in the other half. We can judge under two aspects. The first is the violence of the foul. It is not red, it is not a violent elbow. And two, if there is an imminent goal situation. Who is in an imminent situation 60 meters from the opposing goal?
Your phone is ringing all the way there. Did Olaru score from there? I don't think so. He had to run another 30 meters with the ball at his feet, the others could come”, said Alin Buzărin, on GSP Live Special.
Uchenna's foul on Olaru
