Son Heung-min is protesting by waving his finger when offside was declared after scoring a goal in the 2020-21 season Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Stoke City at the Bet 365 Stadium in Stoke on Trend in England on the 24th. Reuters Yonhap News
Son Heung-min (28)’s 100th goal in Tottenham’s career, which was likely to be caught by an uncomfortable offside decision, has disappeared. Son Heung-min waved his finger and protested. Local media also reported that “it was onside, not offside.” However, with no video reading (VAR), it was impossible to overturn. Eventually, Son Heung-min’s 100th goal promised to be a’Boxing Day’ match that continues after Christmas.
Son Heung-min was replaced in the second half of the 2020-21 season Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Stoke City held at the Bet 365 Stadium in Stoke on Trent, England on the 24th, shaking the opponent’s goal in the 31st minute of the second half. Harry Kane (27, UK) poked a pass and dug into the left side of the penalty area, and when he saw the sliding goalkeeper, he floated weakly and made a’chip shot’ with his right foot.
However, the assistant referee raised the offside flag forward. Son Heung-min waved his finger and protested. On the broadcast screen, the moment Kane passed, Son Heung-min seemed to be inside the opponent’s defense. However, the decision was not overturned. The English Football League (EFL) mandates VAR from the quarterfinals of the League Cup, but does not apply VAR until the quarterfinals.
When Son Heung-min’s 100th goal was defeated, controversy arose in the region. The daily newspaper Guardian said, “Son Heung-min was right. If you look at the video again, opponent defender Danny Bart is making Son Heung-min onside. He pointed out that there was no VAR, so Son Heung-min had to swallow his anger.” The BBC also said, “The positions of Son Heung-min and defender seemed similar. There is no VAR when needed.” Football London said, “I was incredibly bad fortune.” After the game, coach Jose Morinho expressed regret, saying, “I heard that Son Heung-min’s goal would have been recognized if the VAR was confirmed.”
Now, Son Heung-min’s 100th goal has been postponed to the’Boxing Day’ match, which is held every 2-3 days after Christmas. Tottenham will play against Wolverhampton on the 28th, Fulham on the 31st, and Leeds on the 2nd of January in the English Premier League (EPL). Tottenham, who recently fell to 6th in the league (7 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses, 25 points), is in desperate need of victory.
On that day, Tottenham advanced to the League Cup quarterfinals after defeating Stoke City 3-1 despite the offside controversy. The quarterfinals will be played against Brentford in the second division on January 4th local time. Tottenham must play the League Cup quarterfinals following the hell schedule of’Boxing Day’.
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