However, while Bruce did not dispute the free-kick, the Black Cats boss was furious that the initial free-kick was changed to a penalty after a conversation with the assistant referee.

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"Back in my time, and I sound old now, it was black and white boots and that was it, " the Notts County boss told Midlands Late Kick Off.

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Referee Friend pointed to a free-kick before changing his mind, much to the fury of Sunderland boss Bruce on the touchline.

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Abdelmahdy headed the only goal of the match from a free kick to send the 90, 000 crowd - which included Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Caf boss Issa Hayatou - wild.

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With their supporters just starting to express their displeasure at his players, Spurs boss Redknapp introduced Aaron Lennon for Huddlestone and the England winger soon won a free-kick on the edge of the area, which Van der Vaart curled harmlessly over the bar.

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New boss Allardyce was given a rousing reception when he was introduced to the Blackburn fans prior to kick-off - and they were rapturous again after a dream first 45 minutes for Paul Ince's successor.

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