VAR NO GOAL
During Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 victory over West Ham, the Premier League released several statements regarding key decisions made during the match. This victory, which took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Spurs rise to seventh place in the Premier League standings. The match featured goals from Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, and Son Heung-Min. Additionally, Alphonse Areola of West Ham scored an own goal. Following this victory, Tottenham is set to face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday night.
During the match, several decisions attracted significant attention. One notable decision involved Tottenham’s third goal being classified as an own goal by West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola. Initially, the goal was attributed to a deflection from West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo. However, upon reviewing the replays, it was determined that Areola had made a definitive touch on the ball.
[Premier League’s Match Centre] said “The goal accreditation panel has adjudged the third Tottenham Hotspur goal as an Areola own goal.”
Another significant incident occurred in the 62nd minute, when West Ham appealed for a penalty due to a suspected handball by Spurs’ Destiny Udogie. However, referee Andy Madley did not award the penalty, a decision that was supported by VAR official Chris Kavanagh. A major talking point of the game was the sending off of West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus. Initially, Kudus received a yellow card, but this was subsequently upgraded to a red card.
[Premier League] said “West Ham wanted a penalty in the 62nd minute for a potential handball by Destiny Udogie. Referee Andy Madley did not give a spot-kick and the decision was confirmed by Chris Kavanagh on VAR. The referee issued a yellow card to Kudus. The referee then upgraded the yellow to a red card.”
