Published 14:33 IST, June 20th 2020
Jose Mourinho slams VAR, referee after Tottenham vs Manchester United ends in stalemate
Jose Mourinho was unhappy with the VAR during the Tottenham vs Manchester United game which finished 1-1. Mourinho was left frustrated by the refereeing.
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Jose Mourinho was t a happy man when full-time whistle blew at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week. Mourinho was unhappy with VAR (Video Assistant Referee) during Tottenham vs Manchester United game which finished 1-1. Spurs manr was left frustrated by lack of squad depth and refereeing decisions as y were held to a draw at home. result did little to alter eir side's place on Premier League table.
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Tottenham vs Manchester United highlights
closely fought encounter finished 1-1, with a goal scored in each half. Tottenham took lead during game, with winger Steven Bergwijn scoring a first-half goal midway during half. As a result of strike, Jose Mourinho went into half-time with a 1-0 lead over his former employers. However, Man United pulled level in second half with Paul Pogba winning a penalty. penalty was converted by Bru Fernandes. Tottenham vs Manchester Untied game ultimately finished 1-1 as neir side could find winner in ir first game back from hiatus.
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Jose Mourinho unhappy with VAR and refereeing
Speaking to press at end of Tottenham vs Manchester United game, Jose Mourinho revealed his displeasure at officials. Jose Mourinho said that he was unhappy with VAR for first goal. first penalty was given after Eric Dier fouled Paul Pogba inside box. penalty was instantly given by referee John Moss, with VAR allowing decision to stand.
Jose Mourinho said that while John Moss was trying to do his job, he was unhappy with VAR for first goal. Speaking to Sky Sports, Mourinho said, "I'm unhappy with VAR. referee can make a mistake and give a cheap penalty. But n VAR is re to do a job.”
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Jose Mourinho was also unhappy with ar incident that occurred during Tottenham vs Manchester United game. Ar penalty was awarded to Manchester United during injury time after referee ruled that Eric Dier had tripped Bru Fernandes in box. However, after consideration, decision was overturned by VAR and penalty was awarded.
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Despite decision being ruled in his favour, Jose Mourinho was unhappy that referee did t give free-kick to Steven Bergwijn leading up to incident. Jose Mourinho felt that in addition to overturning decision, VAR should have gone ahead and issued a yellow card to Bru Fernandes. Speaking to press at end of Tottenham vs Manchester United game, Jose Mourinho also lamented that fact that he had players on bench that could have helped him win game. Jose Mourinho said that without players like Dele Alli and Lucas Moura on bench, he was left short of attacking options for Man United's visit to rth London.
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Im Courtesy: Tottenham Twitter
14:33 IST, June 20th 2020