Fergie - Fletcher no diver

United boss can't believe Fletcher was booked for diving

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Fergie - Fletcher no diver

Ferguson: Unhappy with decision

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Sir Alex Ferguson described the decision to book Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher for diving as 'unbelievable'.

Fletcher was penalised by the referee early in the second half just moments after CSKA Moscow had taken a 3-1 lead.

The Scotland international appeared to be tripped in the penalty area by Vasili Berezutsky, only to be cautioned for diving.

Ferguson told Sky Sports: "I can't believe it, I just can't believe that one.

"It's one of the worst I've seen in my lifetime. Unbelievable."

Meanwhile, Ferguson praised the intensity of United's performance after the 3-3 draw at home to CSKA secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

CSKA were on the brink of a shock win at Old Trafford when the Russian side held a 3-1 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.

But Paul Scholes' header gave United a lifeline and Antonio Valencia's injury-time shot deflected in off Georgy Schennikov to earn the point needed to guarantee progression from Group B.

Ferguson was disappointed to see his team concede three goals at home, but was happy with the response from his players in the latter stages.

Terrific

"The chances we made you have to say their keeper has made some fantastic saves," Ferguson said.

"We lost three goals at home and you don't like that. It was a surprise the third one after half-time and that gave them something to hold on to.

"I thought the intensity of our play, particularly in the last 25 minutes, was terrific."

Ferguson continued: "I don't know how many chances we did create, but it's something about United, just the history.

"We went for it and risked everything to get the result. I think we deserved it."

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