Everton vs Sunderland ref watch – Three decisions John Brooks got wrong including Brian Brobbey incident

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Everton’s latest defeat was packed full of action, and with that in mind, Football Insider picks out three errors from referee John Brooks. EvertonStatsSunderlandPossessionxGShots on TargetBig ChancesTouches in Opposition BoxCornersThe final stats from Everton’s draw with Sunderland, as per Fotmob.Brooks was quick to brandish a yellow card to the 22-year-old, before a brief VAR review also decided that the tackle was not worthy of being upgraded to a red.

It was far from a glaring error from the man in the middle, but Iroegbunam could certainly have counted himself lucky to stay on the pitch.Jake O’Brien booking incredibly harshJake O’Brien has done a steady job for Everton as he has filled in at right-back for large parts of the season, and his error led to Brobbey dragging the hosts onto level terms. The Sunderland frontman backed into the Everton star on the halfway line before hitting the deck, and Brooks blew for a free-kick to the visitors, which relieved a significant build-up of pressure that Everton had created.

Brooks thought that Garner had pulled Brobbey back as the forward fell on top of his marker, but in reality, he appeared to fall for a trick that the Dutchman has been pulling off all season. Brobbey continually backed into his man before hitting the deck in a way that made it look like he wasn’t responsible for the incident, and this ploy was bought completely by Brooks, who should never have awarded a free-kick. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.