Brendan Rodgers says Luis Suarez's handball against Mansfield was not deliberate
Monday 7 January 2013 10:06, UK
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers denies Luis Suarez cheated during their 2-1 FA Cup win at non-league Mansfield.
Stolen
Mansfield chief executive Carolyn Radford admitted the Suarez handball was difficult to stomach after suffering such a narrow defeat.
She said: "It feels a bit like it was stolen from us. Whether it was deliberate or not, it should be sorted out. It was very unfortunate referees and officials can't pick these things up. We should be at least having a replay."
Mansfield goalkeeper Alan Marriott did not blame Suarez for doing something that happens 'everywhere in the game', but could not believe the officials missed it.
He said: "When you see Luis Suarez laughing after kicking it over the line you're waiting for the referee to blow.
"But, on this occasion, the officials have missed it.
"I don't think you can call him a cheat because this is what happens everywhere in the game, same as in a Sunday league match, that if you can gain an advantage you do."
