Carroll and Cech A New Chelsea v Liverpool Ghost Goal Saga (But it Definitely Didnt Cross The Line)
Another FA Cup game at Wembley and another huge argument for the implementation of goal line technology after Andy Carroll was millimetres away from equalising for Liverpool in yesterday’s final.
This incident will undoubtedly give some Liverpool fans the excuse to try and claim they are the victims of an injustice and play the victim, but in this case the officials (as in most others) there is no case to answer.
The officials got the decision right as no matter how close it was to being fully over the line there was no conclusive evidence which means the decision must be given that no goal is awarded.
The Need for Technology
The problem is in the heat of the moment from 30 yards away its an impossible call for the linesman to make and even harder for the referee due the angle despite being closer.
On this occasion the officials got it right and as Chelsea fans we are grateful, but there is so much potential for them to have repeated their mistake from the semi final.
In these situations the benefit of the doubt must go to the defence but with so much at stake, can we really continue to rely on the human eye when other solutions are so easily available and would not affect the integrity of the game.
Petr Cech
Finally it is worth a huge mention for Petr Cech who made an amazing reaction save which in effect won us the cup final.
He has had his rough moments over the years following his injury but there is no doubt that he is now back to his best.
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Queen’s Park Rangers Vs Chelsea F.C FA Cup 4th Round – LINE UPS
This is set to be a highly contested derby. With matters of alleged racist abuse gaining all the attention, the focus will be fully on John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.
Chelsea lost on their last visit to Loftus Road, with the Blues having two men sent off in the first half; by a ref who has came under question all season.
Both chairmen have issued statements warning fans not to engage in behaviour that will be deemed as unacceptable. The fans will be hyped up all throughout the match and both clubs are hoping to avoid any confrontation outside the stadium.
Chelsea will be touted as favourites for this match, but this does not mean QPR will not threaten throughout. Joey Barton will look to dominate the midfield and possibly try to wind up our players. It is our players job not to react to his mind games.
Gary Cahill looks likely to make his début in this game and with Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba still on Africa Cup of Nations duty, it again leaves Romelu Lukaku and Fernando Torres in a battle for the centre forward position with Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge set to provide support on the wings.
Confirmed Chelsea XI-
Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Meireles, Malouda, Sturridge, Torres, Mata.
