The VfB captain is therefore not suspended for the upcoming Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim. The first yellow card from this game remains in place. Karazor was sent off for a supposed foul in the 63rd minute of Saturday’s encounter. Karazor appealed against the second yellow card because, in his view and that of the club, it was a clear error by the referee. The DFB concurred with this view and has overturned the sending-off and the resulting suspension.
“In our opinion, the DFB sports tribunal has made a prudent and correct decision,” said VfB board member for sport Fabian Wohlgemuth. “We feel vindicated in our judgement that the referee made a clear error, and are pleased that our captain is available for this Sunday’s home match against TSG Hoffenheim.”