Chelsea wait on Uefa verdict over referee confrontation in Barcelona tie

08 May 2009 12:01
Drogba and Ballack face possible disciplinary action for verbally attacking Ovrebo over the official's decision to turn down several appeals for Chelsea penalties during the second leg of the tie that finished 1-1 after Andres Iniesta's stoppage time equaliser cancelled out Michael Essien's opener. [LNB]Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, captain John Terry and fullback Jose Bosingwa were also highly critical of the referee's performance. [LNB] Related Articles'Sorry' Drogba on way outHenry Winter: Chelsea can rise againThe Bung: Drogba sorry but Lampard says boys will be boysGreat conspiracy theoriesLampard defends Drogba rantChelsea ready to ditch DrogbaUefa also confirmed they had not been contacted by Barcelona about a possible appeal against Ovrebo's decision to send off Eric Abidal following a second-half clash with Nicolas Anelka. [LNB]'With regard to the Uefa Champions League semi-final second leg between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in London on Wednesday, Uefa has received both the referee's and delegate's report,' read a statement from the continental governing body. [LNB]'Uefa is currently examining those reports, as well as gathering additional evidence. It will decide which action to take in the course of next week. [LNB]'No protest has been received with respect to the red card shown to FC Barcelona player Eric Abidal.'[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph