'We're also a team that's been on the end of some poor decisions': Brighton boss Chris Hughton empathises with Neil Warnock after refereeing error cost relegation rivals Cardiff Brighton manager Chris Hughton has empathised with Cardiff's Neil Warnock A refereeing error cost Cardiff dearly in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Chelsea Hughton insists he can 'certainly understand' the anger the poor decision leftBy Press Association Sport Staff Published: 16:25 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 16:25 BST, 1 April 2019 Viewcomments Brighton manager Chris Hughton has empathised with Neil Warnock after a refereeing error cost relegation rivals Cardiff dearly in Sunday's controversial 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. The decision not to disallow Cesar Azpilicueta's late offside equaliser prompted Bluebirds boss Warnock to brand Premier League officials the 'worst in the world'. Ruben Loftus-Cheek's stoppage-time winner compounded 18th-placed Cardiff's sense of injustice, leaving them five points adrift of Brighton, Southampton and Burnley in the battle for survival. Chris Hughton has empathised with Neil Warnock after a refereeing error cost Cardiff dearly 'I certainly can understand Neil's frustration after a game where there were some decisions that went against his team,' said Hughton, who watched the game on television. 'I can understand his feelings and his emotions. 'We're also a team that's been on the end of some poor decisions that have gone against us. It's part and parcel of the games.' Cesar Azpilicueta's late offside equaliser was allowed to stand despite him standing offside It prompted Bluebirds boss Warnock to brand Premier League officials the 'worst in the world' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility