PARIS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann said he understood why referee Terje Hauge sent him off in the European Champions League final on Wednesday when his side lost to Barcelona 2-1.

    "He could have given advantage to Barcelona but the referee had to make a very quick decision and it is difficult for referees to make the right decisions," the German international said.

    "It was fantastic (watching from the bench) until Barcelona's first goal.

    "We have done very well and fought fantastically, it was a great achievement from the team to play 10 against 11 against a good side.

    "But unfortunately I think their first goal was offside. We had a referee in the final who makes two decisions against us," he said. Enditem