Bogle escapes red card as Tel injury hits Tottenham at Leeds

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 15:39 · Archive

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel was forced off after a challenge from Leeds defender Jayden Bogle, who avoided a red card despite a VAR review.

Tottenham suffered an attacking injury blow and a 1–0 defeat at Leeds United on Saturday. The damage came in the first half when midfielder Mathys Tel was forced off after being caught on the ankle by Leeds right wing-back Jayden Bogle's studs.

Tel initially tried to continue playing but after five minutes signalled to the Spurs bench that he could not go on. He was replaced by Dominic Solanke in the 43rd minute. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was visibly frustrated with the incident.

The challenge prompted a VAR review that lasted over four minutes to determine whether Bogle should be sent off. Referee John Brooks had not cautioned Bogle on the pitch. VAR official Tony Harrington confirmed Brooks's decision to award no red card, stating: 'I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There's a lack of speed going into the challenge and he's stepping into the tackle. Confirming a reckless challenge'. The Independent Sport notes the challenge bore similarities to one that saw Jean-Philippe Mateta shown red when Spurs played Crystal Palace the previous weekend.

De Zerbi's mood worsened when Leeds scored. Noah Okafor, who had come on as a substitute, won the match for Leeds in the final ten minutes, just 97 seconds after entering the field.

The defeat ended Tottenham's run of three consecutive wins. Spurs had arrived in Yorkshire on the back of those victories, which had lifted them into the top half of the table. Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, had been without a win in their previous five league outings but entered the match on an unbeaten home run of 23 games stretching back to March.

Earlier in the first half, Leeds had benefited from another VAR intervention when Mateus Fernandes appeared to handle the ball inside the area. VAR determined the ball had struck the top of Fernandes' arm, which by the rules does not constitute a penalty.

How it is being reported

• Leeds United halt Spurs revival after Bogle escapes red cardLeeds United halt Spurs revival after Bogle escapes red cardThe Telegraph · 7 Nov, 15:11
• Leeds beat Spurs to leave Roberto De Zerbi fuming at red card controversyLEEDS 1-0 TOTTENHAM: Jayden Bogle was lucky to stay on the pitch as VAR decided his reckless challenge on Mathys Tel was not worth of a red cardMirror Sport · 7 Nov, 14:53
• Tottenham dealt latest attacking injury blow after VAR madness at LeedsVAR spent over four minutes reviewing a possible red card offence when Jayden Bogle stamped on Tel’s ankle, but the challenge - which forced the Frenchman off - ultimately went unpunishedIndependent Sport · 7 Nov, 13:43
• Tottenham hit with huge Mathys Tel injury blow as Leeds 'escape red card'Spurs forward caught on the Achilles by Jayden Bogle who did not receive a card for the foulEvening Standard · 7 Nov, 13:31
• VAR controversy! Soccer Sat debate Bogle's challenge on TelShould Jayden Bogle have seen red for his challenge against Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel - see what the Soccer Saturday panel have to say.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 13:21

In this story: Mathys Tel · Jayden Bogle · Tottenham Hotspur · Leeds United · Roberto De Zerbi · Noah Okafor · Dominic Solanke · Elland Road

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