Summary
Chelsea's coach, Sonia Bompastor, criticized the refereeing during a Champions League match after an incident where Arsenal's Katie McCabe pulled Alyssa Thompson's hair but was not penalized. McCabe explained she was aiming for Thompson's shirt, not her hair. Bompastor expressed frustration with the officiating, which she felt impacted the game's outcome.
Key Facts
- Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor was upset after Arsenal's Katie McCabe pulled Alyssa Thompson's hair in a match.
- McCabe did not receive any penalty for the action, and the VAR did not prompt a review.
- Bompastor received a yellow card for protesting and was later sent off but refused to leave immediately.
- McCabe stated she intended to grab Thompson's shirt, not her hair, and apologized.
- The incident occurred during a crucial Champions League quarter-final match.
- Bompastor has previously criticized the standard of refereeing in women's football.
- The incident and refereeing were discussed after Chelsea's disallowed goals in earlier matches were questioned.
- Arsenal moved on to the Champions League semi-finals after this match.
