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Tottenham 1-0 Chelsea: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Kane Penalty Earns Victory in EFL Cup Last 4

Harry Kane's clinical penalty handed Tottenham a narrow first leg advantage over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi final.

Amid a lively opening from both sides, the Spurs striker threatened early on with an audacious over-head kick, which fell into the grateful arms of Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi then tested Paulo Gazzaniga's handling, before the game’s first moment of controversy. After latching onto a sumptuous Toby Alderweireld ball, Kane was upended by Kepa - only for the linesman to raise his flag.

However, after deliberation on whether the striker was offside, using VAR, referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot - leaving Tottenham’s number 10 to convert confidently for his sixth goal in 12 outings against the Blues.