Tottenham Hotspur fans were left furious after Chelsea’s opening goal was allowed to stand in their clash on Thursday, May 2nd. The controversy surrounded Blues defender Marc Cucurella, who appeared to block Brennan Johnson in the build-up to the goal, enabling Trevoh Chalobah to head home unopposed at the back post on 24 minutes.
A prolonged VAR check ensued to determine if Cucurella had committed a foul, but the officials ultimately decided to award the goal. Chelsea went on to secure a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of a second goal from Nicolas Jackson in the second half.
Tottenham’s performance was largely disappointing, and the decision not to award a foul against Cucurella only added to their frustration. Their Champions League hopes suffered a significant blow in West London, leaving fans irate. Many took to social media to express their discontent, with one fan accusing the officials of “cheating” after the goal was given.
The incident sparked a heated debate among fans, with some arguing that Cucurella’s block on Johnson was a clear foul, while others believed it was a fair challenge. Regardless, the decision to allow the goal to stand had a significant impact on the match, and Tottenham fans were left feeling aggrieved by the outcome.