Mata's 'ghost goal' spooks Spurs

 

Juan Mata scored a 'phantom goal' for Chelsea when they beat Tottenham 5-1 at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.

The Spain international's shot didn't seem to cross the line, but referee Martin Atkinson was quick to award the goal that took the Blues 2-0 up early in the second half.

Three more strikes from Ramires, Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda followed, but it was the controversial decision to allow the second goal that had fans up in arms, with John Terry admitting after the game that he didn't think the ball had crossed the line.

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'Donkey' Carroll wins the derby by a head

 

A late header from Andy Carroll earned Liverpool a 2-1 victory against city rivals Everton and a place in the FA Cup final versus the winner of the other semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham.

It was a rare demonstration of the 23-year-old's scoring abilities, as the former Newcastle United striker has, at times, failed to justify his hefty €41 million price tag. But in the Liverpool derby, Carroll's strike proved decisive - a goal he celebrated like he had won the famous Grand National.


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Team Anelka to the rescue!

 

With big-spending Shanghai Shenhua struggling in the Chinese Super League, the Asian outfit turned to Nicolas Anelka, nicknamed 'Le Sulk', appointing him player-coach for the fixture against Tianjin Ted.

Although the team succumbed to a loss 1-0, the veteran French forward assumed the captain’s armband and played the entire 90 minutes. One cannot help but wonder what role at Shanghai Shenhua is in store for him in the future ...
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