Was 11 minutes of stoppage time at West Ham excessive?
BBC Sport · 2026-04-05 · archive
There were 11 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half of West Ham's FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds - but was that an excessive or an explainable amount of added time?
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West Ham United concluded their FA Cup quarter-final fixture against Leeds United with a significant period of additional time, sparking discussion regarding officiating decisions. The match officials allocated a total of eleven minutes of injury time following the second half, a duration that has drawn scrutiny from observers. This extended period beyond the standard ninety minutes raised questions about whether the time added was a proportionate reflection of injuries, substitutions, and other mid-game delays. While the length of the extension was unusual for a cup tie, it necessitated heightened focus from the players during a critical phase of this domestic tournament match.
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