Stoppage Time Showdown: Justifying 11 Minutes at West Ham vs. Leeds and Zero for Man City
Recent FA Cup matches sparked debate over inconsistent injury time, with West Ham receiving 11 minutes against Leeds while Manchester City got none versus Liverpool. FIFA’s head of referees, Pierluigi Collina, explains that cup ties can have less added time if the outcome is decided, unlike league games where goal difference matters. The 11 minutes for West Ham were justified by injuries and VAR checks, while a controversial high boot goal from Axel Disasi added to the discussion.