Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits to errors in Chelsea vs Barcelona in 2009 Champions LeagueReferee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits making mistakes during Chelsea's infamous Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona in 2009Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo has admitted making mistakes in Chelsea's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona in 2009. The match finished 1-1 with an Andres Iniesta equaliser sending Barcelona to the final on away goals after a scoreless first tie at the Nou Camp. The Norwegian official turned down four Chelsea penalty appeals on the night, the most contentious a Dani Alves foul on Florent Malouda in the penalty area which resulted in a free-kick outside the box, rather than a spot-kick. Chelsea, who face Manchester United on Sunday live on Sky Sports Premier League, were also aggrieved that Ovrebo turned down penalty appeals for handball against Samuel Eto'o and Gerard Pique. Barcelona vs Girona Live onOvrebo said that he received death threats from Chelsea fans, and had to change hotels after the gameHis comments come ahead of Chelsea and Barcelona's round-of-16 first leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Source: Sky sports February 19, 2018 10:30 UTC