It's all about perspective.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa isn't the most popular man in football right now, as the Brazilian born Spanish striker seems to find himself embroiled in some sort of controversy nearly every time he takes the pitch.
He won't be changing anytime soon, and this evening against Stoke he went down under a challenge from Ryan Shawcross that some feel he was trying to make the most of, while others felt it was a rash challenge. This point was wonderfully hammered home by the two clubs' official twitter accounts, who both tweeted two opposite opinions within seconds of each other:
19- Costa is down play-acting, in search of a free-kick. The referee rightly plays on #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
Diego Costa is now down injured on the halfway line after being smashed into by Ryan Shawcross. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
That is football right there.
The first-half ended 0-0, thanks to some great saves from Jack Butland and (worryingly) Asmir Begovic, but comparing the two differing accounts has proven to be quite amusing, with Diego Costa's antics undoubtedly the highlight:
For example; A tussle? Or a kick in the face?
8- Pieters gets a kick in the face after contesting for a header. Pedro with the high foot, but not intentional #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
There's a hold up in play at the moment as Pieters receives treatment following a tussle with Pedro. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
A wild shot from a tight angle? Or a good move?
4- Hazard wildly attempts a shot from a tight angle, which is well off target #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
Decent chance for the Blues as Hazard and Pedro combine, but the Belgian's shot at the end of a good move is too high. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
A stabbed shot goes wide... SO CLOSE!
14- Chelsea counter from a Potters corner. Ramires stabs a shot after being charged down and it goes wide #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
So close! Great move by the Blues; Baba released Hazard who in turn found Willian. He teed up Ramires but the strike flew wide. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
Charlie Adam clatters Pedro.. No comment.
Pedro wins a free-kick after being absolutely clattered by Charlie Adam. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
33- Worked corner as Hazard peels away on the edge of the box. His effort is charged down #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
Adam again getting physical:
Adam is lucky to escape caution after leading with his arm as he challenged Matic. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
27,550 is today's attendance. 2,873 visitors this evening #SCFC 0-0 #CFC
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
The goal goes in...
54- ARNIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! #SCFC 1-0 #CFC pic.twitter.com/4NYNCzXt2i
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 7, 2015
Stoke take the lead, Arnautovic volleys home at the far post. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 7, 2015
