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Drogba's yellow card rescinded

September 13, 2004 16:11 IST

The yellow card Didier Drogba received for diving during Chelsea's Premier League match at Aston Villa has been rescinded by referee Rob Styles, the Football Association says.

Styles sparked controversy on Saturday when he booked the Ivory Coast striker in the 80th minute for diving following what looked like a trip by Villa defender Ulises De La Cruz in the penalty area. The match ended goalless.

"The referee states that after reviewing the incident on video, he is satisfied that there was no attempt by the player to deceive him," the FA said on its web site on Monday.

"The booking will not be recorded on Drogba's disciplinary record."



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