#refereeing-controversy

#refereeing-controversy

Chelsea will return to London empty-handed as Bayern Munich claimed all three points in the Champions League opener. A high stakes match is not without controversy, like the moment where Jonathan Tah brought down Joao Pedro in the build up to Chelsea's goal. On minute 29, the towering German got booked for his challenge on the Brazilian, which Blues coach Enzo Maresca believed deserved a sending off.

In the post-match interview with the BBC, Norther Ireland's manager Michael O'Neill expressed his discontent with the result of the fixture. "We are very proud of the display, but there is a real sense of disappointment in the dressing room, which is understandable," he said. O'Neill lamented the lack of squad depth in NI. Compared to Germany who made 5 changes after the mid-week game against Slovakia, O'Neill's side played the same squad in a span of 3 days.

Drogheda United's early goal created a moment of hope, but Shamrock Rovers' superior quality and crucial officiating decisions ultimately determined the match outcome.