THE SCOTTISH SUN 🔵 Champions League clash refereed by identical twins as fans expect ‘consistency’
IDENTICAL twins stunned viewers – by flagging up as assistant referees in the same thrilling Champions League match.
Zurcher brothers Marco and Benjamin took to the touchlines for Girona’s 3-2 home defeat against PSV Eindhoven, which included NINE bookings.
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And the only difference spectators could see between the two was that they were soon on opposite sides of the field!
Sharing a snap of the siblings in the tunnel, one fan wondered: « Does this mean there will be consistency, or…. »
However, another observer warned him: « My twin and I could never agree on anything… »
TNT Sports showed a clip of the brothers, with the same short haircut and serious look, standing either side of ref Urs Schnyder.
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The broadcaster then challenged viewers to « spot the difference ».
But it was a test that fans readily admitted to failing.
« No difference, » said one, while another just responded: « WOW that’s amazing. »
Once the action started, it was double vision, not tunnel vision, that viewers focused on.
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That included Feyenoord fighting back from David Lopez’s opener with two quick strikes.
Yangel Herrera’s own goal and Antoni Milambo put the Dutch visitors 2-1 up before the break.
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Girona’s ex-Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek levelled in the 73rd minute.
But incredibly a second own goal sneaked Feyenoord an away win, with Ladislav Krejci the unlucky scorer this time.
So it was a twin sin for an unfortunate Girona duo.
But a double delight for the Zurcher family on a proud night.