Sounds like Anthony Taylor had another storming performance... how many yellow cards? Half the number of players on the field...
I thought he did reasonably well. The players and the benches of both teams were embarrassing throughout the game. Constantly swarming around him or yelling/gesticulating from the technical area and trying to milk every decision. It was also a tough game, quite physical and with lots of elbows flying. I think Taylor managed to keep it under control.
I also don't think Mourinho has a leg to stand on. It's his usual show after a big defeat. Sevilla's initial penalty decision was quickly overturned for the slightest of touches on the ball and, toward the end, Roma were getting a free kick every time their players were falling down near the box.
Anyway, i kind of feel Mou's frustration. Fifteen years ago, this could have been another Mourinho masterclass. Shut down shop, defend the central channels, score a goal from a mistake in the midfield. It just doesn't work like it used to anymore. It did the job in Leverkusen, but with the half-time subs Sevilla managed to turn the tide and gain some rhythm. In the end, Mourinho lives and dies by the sword. Had he won, he could have afforded to be smug. Now, he'll have to explain to the new boss-lady at Roma how not being able to string three passes together in the attacking half is the way forward.
