Dominic Calvert-Lewin ESCAPES red card for Marc Cucurella hair-pull just two weeks on from Lisandro Martinez's sending off for same offence on Leeds striker
Controversy Strikes at Wembley
Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself at the centre of a refereeing storm during Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea at Wembley. The striker appeared to pull the hair of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, yet escaped any formal punishment despite a lengthy VAR review.
VAR Review and Incident Details
The incident comes just two weeks after Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off for the same offence on Calvert-Lewin in a Premier League clash against Leeds. The high-stakes FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Leeds was ignited by a moment of controversy midway through the first half. With Chelsea leading 1-0 courtesy of an Enzo Fernandez header, a long ball aimed towards Calvert-Lewin resulted in a physical tangle with Marc Cucurella.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin escaped a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair.
- The incident occurred during the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Leeds United at Wembley.
- Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a similar offence against Calvert-Lewin two weeks prior.
Aftermath and Implications
The controversy surrounding Calvert-Lewin's incident with Cucurella raises questions about consistency in refereeing decisions, particularly with regards to the use of VAR.
