Leeds United and Spurs drew goalless at Elland Road in a matchweek 10 Premier League clash. A challenge involving Spurs winger Mathys Tel was reviewed by VAR, but no red card was shown.
Tel forced off after challenge
Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle stamped on Tel’s Achilles tendon in a challenge near the halfway line. Bogle was shown neither a red card nor a yellow card, while Tel was forced off despite trying to carry on.
VAR confirms the decision
Referee John Brooks did not go to the review screen after a VAR check by Tony Harrington. A statement issued by the Premier League Match Centre read: “The referee's decision not to send off Bogle for his challenge on Mathys Tel was reviewed, and the VAR confirmed the decision was correct.”
The statement added, quoting the VAR: “I confirm the on-field referee's decision not to show the red card. There was not a great deal of speed in the lunge into the challenge, and he stepped towards the ball. I confirm the challenge was reckless.”
Spurs make first-half substitution
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi sent on Dominic Solanke in Tel's place two minutes before the end of the first half. Roberto De Zerbi was left furious by the decision.
