Norwegian referee on red card

In a surprising incident during a Norwegian top-flight match between Sarpsborg 08 and Brann, physio Joao Ferreira was sent off by referee Marius Lien for entering the pitch without permission to treat an injured player. This led to Ferreira receiving a yellow card for his actions, followed by a second yellow and subsequent red card after he protested against the referee. The unusual dismissal prompted disbelief among fans and players, with some expressing that they had 'never seen anything like this.' The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Sarpsborg scoring late before Brann equalized in injury time. The incident coincided with another match earlier that day where Rosenborg's game was abandoned due to fan protests involving flares and fish cakes. Ferreira may now face further sanctions for his conduct.