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Charlie Austin's challenge on Willy Caballero during FA Cup semi-final between Southampton and Chelsea was a foul and 'every referee in the country,' insists Graham Poll

Daily Mail | April 22, 2018

Related Topics: Willy Caballero, Charlie Austin, Chelsea F.C., Southampton F.C., Graham Poll, FA Cup semi-finals, Martin Atkinson, Referee, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard

Southampton were denied an equaliser when Charlie Austin attempted to bundle the ball over the line only for referee Martin Atkinson to award a foul after the striker made contact with Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

Southampton were 1-0 down when Caballero spilled the ball after Austin tried to head into the Chelsea goal.

Replays showed the ball had crossed the line and BT Sport's pundits believed Southampton had been hard done by.

Chelsea were awarded a free-kick when Charlie Austin challenged Willy Caballero for the ball
Chelsea were awarded a free-kick when Charlie Austin challenged Willy Caballero for the ball
Caballero was pushed back into his own goal with the ball by the Southampton striker
Caballero was pushed back into his own goal with the ball by the Southampton striker
Chelsea appeal after Austin made contact as the Saints fans call for a goal to be given
Chelsea appeal after Austin made contact as the Saints fans call for a goal to be given

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard both said they felt the decision was wrong but Sportsmail columnist and former referee Graham Poll sided with Atkinson.

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