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VAR creates as many problems as it solves... it wreaked havoc during Tottenham's FA Cup win over Rochdale

Related Topics: Tottenham, FA Cup, Rochdale, Érik Lamela

When I last wrote about VAR, I asked the question: 'What will go wrong next?'

On Wednesday night, the use of the Video Assistant Referee meant that Tottenham were given a penalty that they would not otherwise have been awarded but had a goal disallowed that should have stood.

In the sixth minute, the VAR chalked off a goal for Erik Lamela after ruling that Fernando Llorente committed a foul in the build-up.

Referee used VAR consistently throughout Tottenham's FA Cup tie with Rochdale
Referee used VAR consistently throughout Tottenham's FA Cup tie with Rochdale

As that foul was neither clear nor obvious, the VAR should not have got involved.