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VAR causes controversy again as Spurs host Rochdale in FA Cup

Goal.com | February 28, 2018

Related Topics: Tottenham Hotspur F.C., FA Cup, Érik Lamela, Rochdale, Fernando Llorente, Robbie Savage, Josh Lillis, Controversy, Stephen Humphrys, Dietmar Hamann

Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup replay with Rochdale was mired in controversy as VAR ruled out an early Spurs goal and overturned a penalty.

Erik Lamela had the ball in the net early in the match, but saw his goal chalked off as referee Paul Tierney went to the video assistant who cited a foul from Fernando Llorente in the build-up.

VAR strikes again

Spurs thought they had the lead, but Fernando Llorente was judged to have committed a foul.

Robbie Savage was less than impressed pic.twitter.com/IePFp0rjWk — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 28, 2018

Heung-Min Son put Spurs ahead after 24 minutes and had the chance to double the lead shortly after when VAR gave the hosts a penalty, but another controversial decision saw his stuttered spot kick deemed unlawful.





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