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It is difficult to argue that the work of a referee is complicated, and even the best are not protected from mistakes.
Here, in the final stage of the 2012 European Championship, referee Howard Webb should be ashamed of the decision made in Monday's Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton.
Despite Everton's defender Leon Osman attempting to block a shot with his leg, the referee saw a foul and awarded a comical penalty kick. It was confidently converted by Leighton Baines.
"Of course, I am dissatisfied with the decision," said Sunderland coach Martin O'Neill after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. "It is clear that there was no contact. It is a shame, as this decision had a huge impact on the result."
Even Everton coach David Moyes admitted the mistake: "Of course, there was no foul. The decision was poor."
Webb's mistake:
