Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario Escapes Red Card Against Brentford: Fans Left Stunned
Updated: 16:33 21 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Published: 16:34 21 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Tottenham Hotspur are in Premier League action against Brentford, and fans are still trying to wrap their heads around a shocking decision that could have changed the course of the game. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was incredibly lucky to escape a red card after handling the ball outside the penalty area.
The Incident
On Saturday afternoon, Spurs welcomed Brentford to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but it was the visitors who got off to a flying start. Bryan Mbeumo gave the Bees a 1-0 lead inside the first minute, but Dominic Solanke scored his first Spurs goal to make it 1-1 in the eighth minute. With 28 minutes on the clock, Spurs completed the comeback as Johnson netted from a tight angle to make it 2-1.
The Controversial Moment
However, Vicario’s actions in the second half raised more than a few eyebrows. A video shows the goalkeeper appearing to handle the ball outside the penalty area, yet neither the referee nor VAR deemed it worthy of a red card. You can watch the footage below:
Fan Reaction
As you’d expect, Spurs fans were left stunned and frustrated by the decision. "How has neither the referee or VAR not seen this blatant handball by Vicario??? More awful officiating in the Premier League," tweeted one fan. Another added, "How has Vicario got away with this…?"
The Impact
This decision could have significant consequences for the remainder of the game and the season as a whole. Without Vicario’s potential red card, Spurs were able to continue their momentum and earn a crucial three points.
What’s Next?
As Spurs look to build on this result, fans will be eager to see how the team reacts to this controversy. Will Vicario’s near-red card incident be a turning point for the team, or will they continue to struggle with officiating decisions?
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Topics: Fan Reactions, Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford, Football