Dive into the VAR controversy of Chelsea vs. Tottenham, dissecting key decisions. Chaos, drama, and managerial impact in focus.
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1. Son’s Offside Drama (14th minute)
- What happened: Son Heung-Min’s goal disallowed for offside.
- VAR Decision: Goal disallowed due to Son being marginally ahead of the last defender.
2. Udogie’s Yellow Card Escape (18th minute)
- What happened: Destiny Udogie’s two-footed challenge on Raheem Sterling.
- VAR Decision: No red card; VAR intervention deemed it reckless but acceptable with a yellow card.
3. Sterling’s Controversial Handball (21st minute)
- What happened: Possible handball by Sterling when scoring.
- VAR Decision: Goal disallowed as the ball rebounded onto Sterling’s arm; correct decision.
4. Romero’s Petulant Act (21st minute)
- What happened: Cristian Romero’s apparent kick out at Levi Colwill.
- VAR Decision: No red card; deemed petulant, not violent conduct.
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5. Caicedo’s Offside Heartbreak (28th minute)
- What happened: Moisés Caicedo’s goal ruled out for offside against Jackson.
- VAR Decision: No goal; marginal decision as Jackson was ahead of the last defender.
6. VAR’s Complex Call (28th minute)
- What happened: Possible red card and penalty for Romero’s foul on Fernández.
- VAR Decision: Red card and penalty; correctly deemed a reckless challenge with a touch on the ball.
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7. Jackson’s Offside Disappointment (37th minute)
- What happened: Jackson’s goal ruled out for offside against Sterling.
- VAR Decision: No goal; clear offside against Sterling at the start of the move.
8. Porro’s Denied Penalty (45+7 minutes)
- What happened: Possible penalty for Porro’s challenge on Sterling.
- VAR Decision: No penalty; correct call as Sterling went down too easily.
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9. James’ Non-Red Card Incident (45+11 minutes)
- What happened: Possible red card for James’ challenge on Udogie.
- VAR Decision: No red card; VAR deemed James fortunate, not violent conduct.
10. Udogie’s Red Card (54th minute)
- What happened: Udogie’s second yellow card.
- VAR Decision: No VAR intervention; Udogie late into a challenge on Sterling, receiving a second yellow.
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11. Sterling’s Onside Triumph (75th minute)
- What happened: Chelsea goes 2-1 up with Sterling assisting Jackson.
- VAR Decision: Goal stands; VAR confirms Sterling’s onside position.
12. Dier’s Offside Heartache (78th minute)
- What happened: Dier’s goal ruled out for offside.
- VAR Decision: No goal; Dier in front of the last defender when the ball was flicked on.
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