FA Cup Final

[george.g]

First penalty shout for Madley after 1min.

Foul on Haaland. Not given on-field and no review recommended by Oliver.

Correct decision without a doubt for me.

 

[george.g]

And a pretty nailed on caution for Mainoo too

 

[ladbroke8745]

How was there no caution in that flashpoint?

 

[Refollie]

Not a major point but why are the officials wearing yellow today rather than black? They’re clashing a bit with Onana

 

[ladbroke8745]

Lack of cards is a slight concern.
Masses surround Madley at every attacking free kick, the flashpoint and nothing given..
Contrast that to the Scottish final and their is 8 cards at time of writing.

 

[ladbroke8745]

Not a major point but why are the officials wearing yellow today rather than black? They’re clashing a bit with Onana

They're not clashing with Onana.
If anything the officials are wearing neon/green whilst Onana is bright yellow (all yellow for that matter, whilst officials in black shorts/socks).

 

[RefIADad]

Off topic, but it’s looking like another Dutch manager with a two-part last name is going to end his Manchester United management career by lifting the FA Cup…..

 

[RefIADad]

Not a major point but why are the officials wearing yellow today rather than black? They’re clashing a bit with Onana

I read somewhere else that MU’s red and black are hard to discern for color-blind people. I do not know if that’s true or the reason for the officials wearing yellow-just something I heard.

 

[Refollie]

They're not clashing with Onana.
If anything the officials are wearing neon/green whilst Onana is bright yellow (all yellow for that matter, whilst officials in black shorts/socks).

lol we would struggle as refs if we always had to wear different colour shorts and socks to players!

 

[JamesL]

Anonymous performance from Mr A. Madley. Could not have expected any better. Good days work for all concerned.

 

[RustyRef]

Anonymous performance from Mr A. Madley. Could not have expected any better. Good days work for all concerned.

Agree, aside from making a bit of a mess of a potential advantage in the first half he was excellent.

 

[george.g]

Not a single comment about the officials since about min. 70.

Don’t think they could’ve asked for much more - well done all round

 

[FirsFox40]

First FA Cup Final I've watched in ages. Quite enjoyable that wasn't it?

 

[Refollie]

Great game of football by all three teams

 

[bloovee]

Gvardiol should just have ignored the ball and pushed Garnacho in the back or wrestled him to the ground. Mr Madley could have been anonymous with that.

 

[Joshref]

Gvardiol should just have ignored the ball and pushed Garnacho in the back or wrestled him to the ground. Mr Madley could have been anonymous with that.

? Surely you can remove club bias and admit Madley got both pen shouts spot on

 

[RustyRef]

Gvardiol should just have ignored the ball and pushed Garnacho in the back or wrestled him to the ground. Mr Madley could have been anonymous with that.

I cannot accurately describe how close my finger is hovering above the "fan nonsense" warning button. The fact you've slept on it and still posted somehow makes it even worse.

 

[deusex]

? Surely you can remove club bias and admit Madley got both pen shouts spot on

As much as I LOVE a Manchester City pile on and as rare a referee decision against them has been this season, the Haaland one was a nail on penalty. I don't even think the defender glanced at the ball. City scored shortly after anyway but I'd be furious if that were against me.
Only thing I can say is it's at least consistent with VAR not awarding a pen for anything short of murder.

 

[george.g]

Haaland one was a nail on penalty.

Eek! Haaland searches for the contact, feels it, and goes down. Never a penalty, never a review.

 

[The Man In Black]

I think the Referee had a decent game, although the only drawback for me was the time wasting antics from Onana which remained unpunished all game. Although a Yellow Card wouldn't have made much difference. I think I counted on 4 separate occasions at least 40 seconds to take a Goal Kick. It would be interesting to see how long the ball was actually in play for the whole game.