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Sean Tighe

'The Wizard of Ozturk is back' - Sunderland fans reaction to red card appeal

The news that Alim Ozturk's red card has been overturned is a bitter-sweet moment for Sunderland fans.

For while most fans are delighted the Turkish defender will be available for the League One play-off second leg with Portsmouth on Thursday night, many have pointed out that his dismissal denied the Black Cats the chance to push for a second goal on Saturday night.

Ozturk was dismissed for a challenge on Portsmouth’s Gareth Evans, though the defender appeared to have won the ball.

It's the third time this season that Jack Ross' side have had a Sunderland's Alim Ozturk's red card has been overturned , with some questioning the refereeing standards in the third tier.

But most were happy to focus on the positives that Ozturk will be available as Sunderland take a one-goal lead into the second leg at Fratton Park.

Here's a taste of what Sunderland fans have had to say on Twitter:

Some fans have taken issue with the standard of refereeing in League One, as this makes it the third red card Sunderland have had overturned this season.

Sunderland fans can also feel aggrieved that any momentum they had after Chris Maguire’s goal was stripped away from them following the incorrect red card.

Sunderland's Alim Ozturk's red card has been overturned  

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