Motherwell Appeals Overturned Red Card for Kofi Balmer

Motherwell has successfully appealed the red card given to defender Kofi Balmer during their 2-0 defeat to Kilmarnock, with the Scottish Football Association overturning the decision. Balmer was initially sent off after a VAR review deemed his tackle on Fraser Murray a red card, despite manager Michael Wimmer arguing it was an incorrect call that 'killed' the match. The club expressed concerns about the effectiveness of VAR, stating they had faced multiple incorrect decisions this season and had to appeal two red cards. They criticized the handling of the situation, pointing out that while Balmer was dismissed, no action was taken against Kilmarnock's Bruce Anderson, who pushed Balmer down. Following the overturned decision, Balmer is now eligible to play against Hearts, as Motherwell seeks to secure a top-half finish in their upcoming match. The club remains hopeful for a favorable outcome in their final game, needing to win while relying on other results.