December 15th 2024.
Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, was feeling quite frustrated after their 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. While he admitted that his team deserved to lose, he couldn't believe a decision made by referee Michael Oliver. Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring for Palace, followed by a brace from Ismaila Sarr. The home fans were only given something to cheer about when Marc Guehi scored an own goal in the last few minutes of the game.
What bothered Hurzeler the most was the build-up to Chalobah's goal. He explained that the referee had unintentionally gotten in the way of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as he went for the ball in midfield. This resulted in Eberechi getting hold of the ball and putting Palace on the attack, eventually leading to a corner and Chalobah's goal. Hurzeler revealed that Oliver admitted his mistake in positioning after the game, but he was baffled as to why the referee didn't stop the game when he got in the way.
"I don't understand why he doesn't stop the game if he admits it's his mistake," said Hurzeler. "It's an unbelievable decision for something like that to happen here. I asked him about it and he said it was his mistake. The game could have been different if he hadn't stood in the way. It definitely had an impact on the game and I cannot understand why the game wasn't interrupted."
The Brighton boss also expressed his frustration with Oliver's decision not to stop the game, especially since the rules state that the referee only has to do so if they touch the ball. Despite this setback, Hurzeler's team has now gone four games without a win and he admitted that they were the rightful losers on Sunday afternoon. "We have to analyze and reflect on our performance and try to improve," he said.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace's manager, Oliver Glasner, was feeling quite happy after the game. His team has been improving after a rough start to the season and they now have two wins and three draws from their last five league games. "Especially about the performance of the players, and for our fans here today," said Glasner when asked about his post-match feelings.
He further explained that the win was important for the club and their fans, and he was proud of his players for delivering a great performance. Despite struggling a bit at the beginning of the game and during the second half, they were able to get the game under control and score some nice goals. Glasner mentioned that he loves football and the atmosphere in the stadium. He also expressed his gratitude towards the fans who have always supported the team, even during their defeats at the beginning of the season.
"I hope this win can be a first Christmas gift for our fans," said Glasner. "The players are great characters and they wanted to give something back to our fans. I hope they enjoyed the afternoon." He also mentioned that they had prepared for the game like they always do, analyzing their opponent's strengths and weaknesses, but they also talked about how important it was to win for their fans. In the end, Glasner was proud of his team's performance and hoped that the fans had a great time.
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