GRAHAM POLL: Goal-line official should have helped referee with Chelsea penalty controversy

07 April 2011 00:20
Chelsea once again fell foul of a poor penalty decision in the Champions League when Patrice Evra brought down Ramires late on.[LNB] The referee was looking through players and struggled to see whether the France defender had nicked the ball first. [LNB] Controversy: Manchester United's Patrice Evra brings down Chelsea's Ramires[LNB]UEFA are huge supporters of the additional official positioned behind the goal-line and this incident is exactly what he is there for. He had a clear unobstructed view and yet failed to help the referee. [LNB] Chelsea 0 Manchester United 1: Rooney the hero for Fergie as Reds claim advantageRooney watch (or how much does he owe the swear box?) Chelsea v Manchester United: Player ratings from the Champions League clashAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Patrice Evra Places: France

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