Amber Barrett sees red as FC Köln suffer defeat on return

AMBER Barrett was sent off yesterday as FC Köln suffered defeat in their return to action.

The Frauen-Bundesliga, following the lead of the men’s league, was back, but there was no joy for Barrett and FC Köln.

Champions and League leaders Wolfsburg defeat Barrett’s Köln 4-0.

The Milford woman and Republic of Ireland striker was given her marching orders in the 76th minute.

By that stage, Pernille Harder, Svenja Huth and Alexandra Popp had Wolfsburg 3-0 up. For good measure, Harder added a fourth two minutes after Barrett’s dismissal.

Wolfsburg are now 11 points clear at the top.

The Frauen-Bundesliga’s return has bucked a trend for women’s football in Europe with the top divisions in England, Spain and France having been cancelled.