This contentious Micah Richards handball vs Liverpool ( see video below) saw Liverpool being awarded a penalty by referee Phil Dowd in the second leg of their Carling Cup tie on January 25, 2012. Richards’ handball against Liverpool allowed Steven Gerrard to equalise from the spot after Nigel de Jong had put City ahead.
Carling Cup
Cardiff vs Crystal Palace 1-0 Carling Cup 2012 Highlights Video Gardner own goal McCarthy red card Penalty Shoot out
Cardiff v Crystal Palace 2012 ( Cardiff Palace Video below)
Final score and result:- Cardiff vs Crystal Palace 1-0 ( Gardner own goal)- Cardiff win 3-1 on penalties
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales- 24 January, 2012- Tuesday- 19.45 UK
Former Manchester United keeper Tom Heaton is the hero for Cardiff as the Bluebirds prevail 3-1 on penalties to book their spot in the Carling Cup Final.
Video- Glen Johnson tackle on Joleon Lescott two footed challenge Carling Cup Liverpool Man City
This Glen Johnson tackle on Joleon Lescott ( video below) was the subject of a fierce debate between Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini after the first leg of the Carling Cup semifinal contested between the two sides on January 11, 2012. Liverpool won the game 1-0 thanks to an early penalty from Gerrard.