The Japanese Football Association is set to appeal against the red card given to Eiji Kawashima. The Samurai Blue goalkeeper was shown a red card for a last-man foul but replays have since shown that Sanharib Malki, the Syrian player brought down by Kawashima, was offside.

The document speaks of a “clear misjudgment” on behalf of the referee, Mr. Torki, and asks for cancellation of Kawashima’s suspension.

The JFA’s indignation may be fueled by another refereeing error that cost Japan a goal in their recent 1-1 draw with Jordan.

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