Michael Carrick’s side were trailing in the second half after Lisandro Martinez’s laughable own goal, but drew level through a heavily deflected hit from Matheus Cunha.
As they pushed for a winner, Lisandro Martinez hit a cross inside a crowded penalty area, which clearly hit Bassey’s hand and was acknowledged by referee Peter Bankes.
Key incident: Calvin Bassey handled Lisandro Martinez’s cross
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He did not, however, point to the penalty spot, and the match ultimately ended level, leaving United to head into the international break with just one win in their last five games.
Transcripts of referee conversations have now been released to shed…
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