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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri slams decision to award Harry Kane a penalty

Maurizio Sarri slammed Harry Kane's controversial VAR goal on Tuesday night as Tottenham took a step closer to Wembley.

Kane's first half penalty gave Tottenham a slender 1-0 advantage to take to Chelsea in two weeks' time.

But the goal was mired in uncertainty after referee Michael Oliver referred the incident - that saw Kane tripped in the area by Kepa - to VAR.

Maurizio Sarri was left fuming after Tottenham were awarded a penalty in the first half
Harry Kane took the penalty in the first half and sent Tottenham into the lead at Wembley
Officials initially awarded an indirect free-kick to Chelsea after calling Spurs star Kane offside
But after a VAR intervention, on-field referee Michael Oliver (right) pointed to the penalty spot

Initial TV replays appeared to show that Kane was onside as he raced onto Toby Alderweireld's pass.