The high-scoring match saw VAR controversies and persistent snow hampered the game.
Son Heung-min opened the scoring for Tottenham from 12 yards. His later penalty was disallowed, before Humprhys’ goal hinted at an unlikely upset.
Fernando Llorente’s second-half hat-trick sealed the win to keep Tottenham’s hopes of a first major trophy under manager Mauricio Pochettino alive.
Son added a fifth goal before substitute, Kyle Walker-Peters, scored the sixth in stoppage time.
VAR controversy overshadows Tottenham’s win
Referee Paul Tierney consulted his video assistant referee throughout the match at Wembley
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela thought he had given Spurs an early lead, though a foul ruled out his goal. Only after lengthy consultation between referee Paul Tierney and his video assistant referee.
Then, with the hosts a goal ahead, Spurs gained a free-kick when Kieran Trippier was fouled; only for referee Tierney to point to the spot after another VAR ruling.
Tierney also disallowed Son’s goal after he was judged to have stopped in his run-up before shooting.
VAR is currently on trial in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season. The reception has been mixed.
Tottenham will travel to face fellow Premier League side Swansea City in the sixth round on 17 March.
Tune in to Sport on City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
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The high-scoring match saw VAR controversies and persistent snow hampered the game.
Son Heung-min opened the scoring for Tottenham from 12 yards. His later penalty was disallowed, before Humprhys’ goal hinted at an unlikely upset.
Fernando Llorente’s second-half hat-trick sealed the win to keep Tottenham’s hopes of a first major trophy under manager Mauricio Pochettino alive.
Son added a fifth goal before substitute, Kyle Walker-Peters, scored the sixth in stoppage time.
VAR controversy overshadows Tottenham’s win
Referee Paul Tierney consulted his video assistant referee throughout the match at Wembley
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela thought he had given Spurs an early lead, though a foul ruled out his goal. Only after lengthy consultation between referee Paul Tierney and his video assistant referee.
Then, with the hosts a goal ahead, Spurs gained a free-kick when Kieran Trippier was fouled; only for referee Tierney to point to the spot after another VAR ruling.
Tierney also disallowed Son’s goal after he was judged to have stopped in his run-up before shooting.
VAR is currently on trial in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season. The reception has been mixed.
Tottenham will travel to face fellow Premier League side Swansea City in the sixth round on 17 March.
Tune in to Sport on City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
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