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Boss:Fatigue cost us the final
Sir Alex Ferguson believes tiredness "in two or three positions" and the ref's failure to award United a penalty were key to the FA Cup final defeat.While many fans, especially those watching on TV, thought United were hard done by when Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech seemed to take the ball over the line, Sir Alex insisted Michael Essien fouled Ryan Giggs as he closed in to stab home Wayne Rooney's cross.The manager lamented that non-decision by referee Steve Bennett as much as his refusal to award a goal to Giggs. "It was a penalty kick, " said Sir Alex, regarding Essien's challenge on Giggs."Then the goalkeeper's spilled the ball behind the line. I think it will have been a difficult one for the linesman to call but the referee should be in a better position.
"I couldn't see the incident from where I was, there were players right in front of me, but I've seen it since (on TV) and it was a clear penalty kick. The referee must have been in a good position to see that. It's disappointing to see the replay, I must say. "I think the pressure (Chelsea boss Jose) Mourinho put on the referee before the game has certainly worked and I'm (also) disappointed at that."That incident towards the halfway point in extra-time was probably the turning point in a tight and often stifled contest. Thirteen minutes later and unlucky for United, Chelsea's dangerman Didier Drogba was finally able to nick the ball past Edwin van der Sar for 1-0."There was nothing between the two teams," reflected Sir Alex.
"Neither team deserved to win or lose to be honest. It’s just disappointing we have lost."Referring to the less than classic quality of the game, the United boss said: "The pitch was slow, that didn't help the match."From our point of view I think we were a bit tired in two or three positions which didn't help us. What the players have been through these last few months has been exceptional, I've got to give them credit for that. They just couldn’t cross the line today."The defeat denied United the accolade of being the first FA Cup winners at the new Wembley, but they remain the most successful club in the competition's history with 11 triumphs from 18 final appearances."It’s disappointing to lose a big game like that simply because of Manchester United's history and record in the FA Cup is very good, it's exceptional," added Sir Alex."We've now lost two FA Cup finals in a row without scoring a goal. Okay, in the last one (2005) we absolutely battered Arsenal but today there was just a bit of tiredness in the players and I think that's a genuine reason.
"What we tried to do last Sunday (against West Ham) was rest the players who needed a rest. I think we did the right things to prepare the players for today. But maybe once they get into that Wembley bowl, the heat in there can affect the players."You could say it was the same for both teams but I certainly think we looked tired in two or three positions."
Sir Alex Ferguson was talking to Sky Sports.
From manutd.com