Like playing against 12 men !

ExWHUEmployee was understandably pleased with the comeback win last night, but felt the referee’s poor performance hindered what could have been a much bigger goal margin.

He made some inexplicable decisions, particularly when just before half-time Paqueta was bundled to the floor and he looked to blow for a foul, but then suddenly waved play-on.

That caused much confusion amongst players and fans, which AZ took full advantage of., when Reijnders fired a fierce shot towards the bottom corner which somehow went in – giving AZ the lead and shocking the London Stadium.

“I felt the referee really affected our momentum in the first half,” said Ex after the game. “It felt like we were playing against 12 men. Their time wasting also frustrated us, but we did well to come away with the win.

“We should rest players this weekend and go into next Thursday full of confidence about getting to the final! What an atmosphere too and well done to the club and fans for creating a special night.”

Got to agree with Ex on all of that but let’s remember the job is only half done at this stage and there will be a really tough game in Hollsnd

As regards the Turkish referee, apparently it was the biggest game he had ever officiated in. You would have thought that UEFA would have appointed more seasoned officials for such an important game.