Ronaldo questions referee

30 April 2009 12:06
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed referee Claus Bo Larsen 'did not have his best game' on Wednesday night.[LNB] The Red Devils claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie at Old Trafford but the Red Devils were guilty of profligacy in front of goal.[LNB]Ronaldo has questioned two key offside calls that denied United goalscoring opportunities after Anderson appeared onside when he was flagged while the decision over a run by Ryan Giggs was borderline.[LNB]The Portuguese said: "Two offsides are not offside and a few fouls he didn't give. It was not his best game.[LNB]"The first one Anderson was not offside and, with Giggsy, I'm not sure either. They are not great decisions but you have to respect the referees even if they were not brilliant - and just hope they will be better at Arsenal."[LNB]Very experiencedRonaldo also voiced his confidence that the Red Devils will overcome the Gunners at Emirates Stadium next week and book their place in May's showpiece in Rome.[LNB]"We should be the favourites, we are the holders of the Champions League and we are full of confidence," he said.[LNB]"It's going to be more difficult now Arsenal are at home but it's no problem to us as we are very experienced.[LNB]"We created so many chances that I believe we will score again at Arsenal next week.[LNB]"It was (Manuel) Almunia's night and he stopped a few goals and, when the goalkeeper is the best player on the pitch, it shows how difficult it is for other teams to play against us."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports