Tottenham denied late penalty by VAR as Spurs drop crucial points against Leeds

Mathys Tel not only scored Tottenham's only goal, but also gifted Leeds a penalty -Credit:Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

While the review was ongoing, Sky Sports co-commentator Alan Smith had already picked up on the Leeds player's touch on the ball, as per football.london.

"VAR will certainly get involved here!" He said. "He certainly catches Maddison. Does he get a touch on the ball? He might get the slightest - which could save him!"

Following a cautious opening 45 minutes, things appeared to be falling into place for Spurs when Mathys Tel broke the deadlock early in the second half, slotting past Karl Darlow. Ironically, though, Tel would play a central role in the equalizer.

The Tottenham forward attempted to clear the ball inside his own penalty area but caught Ethan Ampadu, with a VAR review confirming the penalty kick. Dominic Calvert-Lewin then made no mistake from the spot, leaving Antonin Kinsky with no chance.

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When announcing the decision, referee Gillett said: "After review, Tottenham No.11 commits a foul on the Leeds attacker. The final decision is a penalty kick."

A huge 13 minutes of added time handed both sides the opportunity to chase a vital victory. Spurs had Kinsky to thank for denying Sean Longstaff with a superb instinctive stop, before a penalty appeal emerged for Tottenham deep into stoppage time.

Maddison's appearance marked his first minutes back on the pitch following a lengthy knee injury layoff. The midfielder could prove instrumental in the club's remaining two games of the season.

Spurs return to action in just over a week when they head to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, before rounding out their season with a home game against Everton on Sunday, May 24.