Hiddink rues Barca injustice

07 May 2009 07:16
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink described Wednesday's Champions League defeat by Barcelona as an "injustice" but would not be drawn on claims referee Tom Henning Ovrebo deliberately denied his side a place in the final. Hiddink's men had four strong penalty shouts turned down, twice for handball and also for challenges on Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda, with Barca grabbing a last-gasp leveller to go through on away goals. It sets up a final between Barca and Manchester United, rather than a repeat of last year's showpiece when Sir Alex Ferguson's side won on penalties after a stalemate. It could be viewed as the final UEFA wanted, although Hiddink said: "Conspiracy is a very tough word and, if there is, you have to prove it. "Obviously there is a lot written and said prior to this game. I can only mention what I see. I cannot say whether UEFA wouldn't like another English final." He added: "In big games like this you need top-notch referees who have had big experience. "The overall feeling was of injustice and I can understand fully the emotion of players. If you see three or four, that is the worst I have seen."

Source: Eurosport