Video: What Eric Dier was heard asking referee after VAR controversy

Tottenham Hotspur were denied three points after Harry Kane’s last-gasp goal was ruled out by VAR which limited Antonio Conte’s side to a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP last night. Spurs thought they had booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League when Kane poked home the ball in the final minute […]

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Tottenham Hotspur were denied three points after Harry Kane’s last-gasp goal was ruled out by VAR which limited Antonio Conte’s side to a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP last night.

Spurs thought they had booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League when Kane poked home the ball in the final minute of stoppage time which sparked scenes of celebration in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

After the decision, Eric Dier could be heard asking referee Danny Makkelie why VAR had overturned the goal when the defender believed the ball went backwards.

Dier said: “But why?! Why?! The ball went backwards!”

The 28-year-old’s protestations were met with a wry smile from the official which now means Spurs need to go to Marseille in the final match of Group D and avoid defeat to secure qualification.

"It was offside…"

"But why?! Why?! The ball went backwards!"

Eric Dier is in disbelief! #UCL pic.twitter.com/2BQaTwQ4u5

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SpursWeb Opinion

Tottenham should feel injustice over the decision to chalk off the goal which could have massive permutations for the rest of the season.

There is no consistency with these types of decisions, however, it seems on this occasion that technology has cost Spurs dearly.

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