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• LONDON -- Luis Suarez became embroiled in a new handball controversy on Sunday when he scored Liverpools winner in a 2-1 victory to oust non-league club Mansfield from the third round of the FA Cup. Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys . After Daniel Sturridge put Liverpool ahead with a goal on debut in the first half, Suarez extended the lead in the 59th minute by bringing the ball down with his hand before kicking it into the net. Despite Suarez looking uncomfortable after scoring, appearing to expect the goal to be ruled out, it was awarded and proved to be decisive following Matt Greens later strike for Mansfield. "Theres no doubt it was handball but the referee and the officials ruled it wasnt deliberate," Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said. "I spoke to the fourth official when it was given because I couldnt see and he said it was (handball), so I can only assume they thought it wasnt deliberate." And Rodgers said it wasnt up to Suarez to ask the referee to rule his goal out. "Its up to the officials to decide that," Rodgers said. "Thats why they get paid as officials." The goal revived memories of the incident that overshadowed the Uruguay strikers 2010 World Cup campaign. In that instance, he deliberately handled on the goal line to block Ghana from scoring and was sent off. Ghana missed the subsequent penalty, sparking celebrations by Suarez on the sideline, and Uruguay advanced to the semifinals. While the Ghanaians were furious with Suarez, Mansfield was more accepting. "Id like to give the benefit of the doubt and say its a reaction," manager Paul Cox said, adding: "If it had gone in the other end and one of our players had done it I think wed have accepted it ... I dont think you can call him a cheat." But in the closing stages of the match, Mansfield fans were chanting "cheat" at Suarez, whose reputation in England took a hit in 2011 when he received an eight-match ban for racially abusing an opponent. "He has a thick skin. Hes had it throughout his career and his life in this country as a football player," Rodgers said. "Thats part of his life. He deals with it remarkably well and now supporters recognize him for his qualities, which is the most important thing." Before Suarezs handball, Sturridge looked like being the Liverpool player to grab the headlines. Sturridge scored seven minutes into his first game since joining from Chelsea, the England striker racing onto Jonjo Shelveys through ball before slotting it into the net. "It was a great debut with a great goal, you can see he has that bit of pace to get in behind," Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said. Liverpool couldnt extend its lead against fifth-tier opposition until Suarezs contentious goal, and it was a nervy conclusion after Green powered in a late goal for Mansfield from Lee Beevers cutback Liverpool will play at third-tier club Oldham in the fourth round. In Sundays other FA Cup game, Arsenal threw away a winning position at Liberty Stadium to draw 2-2 with Premier League rival Swansea following a late goal flurry. Former Arsenal defender Kyle Bartley had the best chance of the first half for Swansea when he headed against the crossbar, and the match only came to life after the break when the intensity increased from both teams. It was Swansea substitute Michu who broke the deadlock after barely a minute on the pitch. The Spaniard headed the ball past Laurent Koscielny and charged forward before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Arsenal came close to levelling when Olivier Giroud headed wide, but the goal did come in the 81st after Swansea failed to clear Theo Walcotts corner. Bacary Sagna headed on to Laurent Koscielny, who knocked the ball through to Lukas Podolski and the Germany forward fired past goalkeeper Michel Vorm. The visitors went in front inside two minutes after slick buildup saw Kieran Gibbs pass to Mikel Arteta, who returned the ball to the defender to blast into the net. "Kieran Gibbs had an outstanding game," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "He gets better and better. When you see this kind of game, its very positive." But Arsenal held on to its lead for less than four minutes, with Danny Graham scoring after Kemy Agustiens corner wasnt headed away successfully by Podolski. "We should have won this game ... we lacked a little bit (of) calmness and focus," Wenger said. "Its frustrating to concede a goal just like that on a corner where we couldnt clear the ball before the corner." In the fourth round, Swansea or Arsenal will play at Brighton, the second-tier side which ousted Newcastle on Saturday. Wholesale Jerseys USA . A brave, spirited performance from underdogs, denied a famous win in controversial circumstances at one of world soccers most iconic venues. 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Wholesale Jerseys Paypal . -- Feeling "a little upset" that Texas didnt move quickly enough to re-sign him, free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton donned a Los Angeles Angels jersey on Saturday after finalizing a $125 million, five-year contract that he called a new chapter in his life.GLENEAGLES -- European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has chosen fellow Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez as his fourth and final vice-captain. Jimenez joins Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn for Europes defence of its Ryder Cup title against the United States at the Medinah Country Club inn Chicago from Sept. Wholesale Jerseys Store. 28-30. Jimenez was vice captain to Seve Ballesteros in 1997 and has competed in four Ryder Cups, including wins for Europe in 2004 and 10. Olazabal will choose his two wild-card players on Monday with Englands Ian Poulter and Belguims Nicolas Colsaerts the leading contenders. ' ' '

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