Mind-boggling referee kicks Cologne out of Germanys cup

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There was a recent match for Germanys cup (no league match!). In it, 3 players of Cologne were sent off the field for minor irregularities that shouldn't have been punished with red cards. The first one who was sent off was Chihi, who didn't foul but who was fouled. The referee misinterpreted the situation completely and sent Chihi off the field for nothing. The second scene involved Podolski. In it, the first thing that happens is that Podolski commits a minor foul. The referee gives a free kick to the opposing team. Podolski is nerved, raises his thumb and says (cynically) "super". He gets the yellow card. Podolski does the same thing again and sees yellow-red. Total bullshit! Anyway the third yellow-red involves (Portugal's) Petit. Again, the start is a minor foul this time of Petit. Like Podolski, after the whistle Petit leaves the scene cursing and grumbling. It's not really severe and Petit moves away from the referee, pointing backwards. Anyhow, the referee feels mistreated and shows a yellow card to Petit. Anyhow again, after seeing it, Petit doesn't run mad or sth. but again moves away from the referee, again cursing. Anyhow the third, he sees yellow-red for it.
This referee was simply bought, and, such an attitude is unthinkable of in Italy or England. The German Soccer Association DFB should work quickly on its image and the support of quality soccer, otherwise they should do in running retirement programs.