#match-controversy

#match-controversy

As Chelsea pushed for a late equaliser to force extra time, the atmosphere in North London reached a fever pitch. With Arsenal clinging to a narrow lead, the ball appeared to drift out of play during a frantic Chelsea buildup, yet play was allowed to continue. Former England international Matt Upson, commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, reported the frantic energy on the touchline.

The clash between hosts Morocco and Senegal was approaching the end of normal time with the two sides goalless, when a disallowed Senegal goal was followed by the awarding of a stoppage time Morocco penalty by referee Jean Jacques when El Hadji Malick Diouf felled Brahim Diaz. Still angry at seeing a goal for his side chalked off, Senegal boss Pape Thiaw told his team to leave the pitch.

Brahim Diaz had the chance to win the trophy for the hosts with the final kick of regulation time, with the decision to penalise El Hadji Malick Diouf for dragging Diaz down prompting Senegal coach Pape Thiaw to lead his players back to the dressing room. That spot-kick was awarded in the fifth minute of stoppage time but not taken until the 24th after Senegal's players returned, and Diaz's Panenka was easily caught by Edouard Mendy.

Rob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 3-1 win over the veteran Ian White. It has been a disappointing year for the 2018 champion, with a host of early exits in the major tournaments. But he still has dreams of adding a second world title and guaranteed a return to Alexandra Palace after Christmas with an accomplished display.

AC Milan return to Coppa Italia action at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night, and it will be a rematch against Lazio. The two sides faced each other on Saturday night at San Siro, and say that there were fireworks would be an understatement. Rafael Leao got the only goal as Milan won 1-0 to move back top, but the late penalty (or non-penalty) drama has dominated the headlines since.

Manchester United had a great weekend as they beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since 2016. Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United the lead inside two minutes in a controversial goal which perhaps should have been chalked off due to Alexis Mac Allister's head injury in the build-up. Liverpool kept knocking at United's defence with Cody Gakpo hitting the woodwork several times. He finally managed to get his goal

The seam bowler Kranti Goud and the spinner Deepti Sharma took three wickets each as India routed Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women's World Cup match, which began like recent ones between the countries men's teams without a handshake from the captains and then featured a disputed run-out of a Pakistan opener. India's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, did not shake hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana during the toss and the teams walked off without greeting each other after the match amid political tensions.