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Rio Ferdinand tears into 'rash' Serge Aurier after Tottenham right back gives away penalty on Douglas Costa in Champions League last-16 tie against Juventus

Rio Ferdinand tore into a 'rash' Serge Aurier after the Tottenham right back gave away a first-half penalty away to Juventus in the Champions League.

After finding themselves 2-0 down after a frantic opening ten minutes, Spurs responded well and reduced the deficit through talismanic striker Harry Kane.

But a moment of madness from the Ivorian defender saw him slide in rashly on Douglas Costa and German referee Felix Brych had no option but to award Juventus their second penalty of the game.

Rio Ferdinand tore into Tottenham right back Serge Aurier after his nightmare half against Juve
Rio Ferdinand tore into Tottenham right back Serge Aurier after his nightmare half against Juve
The Ivorian gave away a penalty after a rash challenge on pacey winger Douglas Costa
The Ivorian gave away a penalty after a rash challenge on pacey winger Douglas Costa

'As a defender I have never really rated Aurier,' Ferdinand said.