Hiddink rues Barca injustice

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