ITV ‘sorry’ over TV adverts own goal
THE Football Association has demanded an explanation from ITV over the blunder that prevented some fans from watching the winning goal in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby.
After 118 minutes of goalless football in the FA Cup fourth-round replay at Goodison Park, the live match coverage was interrupted by adverts, moments before Dan Gosling’s extra-time decider for Everton. Some just managed to catch the goal after a number of ITV regions and digital channels returned to the game seconds before the teenager’s strike.
But, for others, the adverts continued and the first fans knew of the goal was the Everton team’s celebrations.
ITV boss Michael Grade apologised and said those responsible could face “yellow and red cards”.
The FA asked for the reasons behind the mishap to be explained.
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