
Chelsea
manager Guus Hiddink admitted John Terry’s equaliser in the 3-3 draw with
Everton should have been disallowed.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez called the level of refereeing "diabolical"
after Terry's 98th-minute leveller was awarded, despite him being in an
offside position following Oscar's header.
It was a dramatic end to a pulsating game, where Chelsea came back from 2-0
and 3-2 down to draw as they moved a point further clear of the relegation
zone.
Hiddink remains unbeaten in six matches since being appointed Chelsea
caretaker boss for a second time and admitted his side benefited from good
fortune.
"I can say now he (Martinez) is quite right," said Hiddink. "You have to be
fair. Why should I deny it? I have seen it.
"Oscar touched the ball and, half a yard, John was offside even though he
made a beautiful goal."
After a uninspiring goalless first half, the game at Stamford Bridge burst
into life with all six goals coming in the second period, Everton racing
into a 2-0 lead through a Terry own-goal and then a wonderful Kevin Mirallas
effort.
Chelsea responded with two quick-fire goals from Diego Costa and Cesc
Fabregas, but Toffees substitute Ramiro Funes Mori flicked home what looked
like the winning goal on 90 minutes - until Terry's late salvo.
Although Hiddink has yet to taste defeat since returning to west London,
Chelsea have drawn four of their last five Premier League games.
Hiddink said: "We're not on the track where we want to be. The squad is
reacting to every negative situation, so that's a plus. But of course, we
need to be better. We on an unbeaten run of games, which is OK, but we'd
like to make the next step.
"It was a balanced game in the first half, but after Everton scored it went
on. It was spectacular. When you're 2-0 down it's very difficult, especially
against a team who knows how to play. They play very good football and
that's why it's difficult to come back. I'm very proud of my players in the
way they came back."