Crystal Palaces victory over Millwall within the FA Cup on Saturday had a tragic feeling all through, after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts launched what ought to arguably be classed as an assault, fairly than deal with, on Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Mateta was rushed to the hospital with a gashed head, and Roberts was expectedly despatched off.
Apparently sufficient, referee Michael Oliver didn’t deem the foul play critical sufficient for a pink card. Fortunately, the VAR was in place at this stage. It’s merely the most recent in a string of doubtful on-field selections Oliver has made this season.
Chatting with the press at halftime, Palace chairman Steve Parish was understandably appalled by what Roberts had completed.
“That’s the most reckless problem on a soccer pitch I feel I’ve ever seen.”
Crystal Palace chairman and co-owner Steve Parish has spoken about Millwall keeper Liam Roberts’ problem on Jean-Philippe Mateta. pic.twitter.com/gkcR9IMSEI
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