Igor Tudor accused Raul Jimenez of cheating following the Fulham striker's role in Harry Wilson's goal against Tottenham.
Spurs were defeated 2-1 by Fulham at Craven Cottage, adding to their relegation fears. They fell behind after seven minutes, when Wilson volleyed in from close range.
Tottenham players surrounded the officials after the goal was scored, believing that a foul should have been awarded after a shove from Jimenez on Radu Dragusin in the build-up, but the goal stood after a VAR review.
Tudor was aghast at the decision on the touchline and his fury continued after the final whistle, as he criticised Jimenez.
"It's cheating and a foul," said the Croatian in his post-match press conference.
"He was not thinking about the ball. He was thinking how to cheat.
"So he cheated, the player pushing, and they scored the goal.
"The goal is because he [Jimenez] takes advantage, not thinking about football."
Tudor criticised the officials for failing to understand the small margins that can be gained through actions such as Jimenez's.
He said: "Sometimes they don’t understand enough that even small contact gives you an advantage to score the goal.
"You need to cancel this. It's not about a normal duel when it's soft or not, when it’s a push, with hands.
"It's just easy to get an advantage."
Spurs' frustration was compounded by them having a goal disallowed for a similar incident in their 4-1 loss to Arsenal last week.
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gudiest01
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even Spurs have scored many goals like this, but they are now complaining 😭
Vaecimprst
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Learn what? that arsenal needs help to win the league? can you honestly say the spurs goal was correctly disallowed or the penalty not given against Rice is correct. that mans arm was almost around his neck and then the ball touched his elbow (not in a natural position) , both incidents are penalty worthy but arsenal got favored.
Cry more baby
MarvV420
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Go back to relegation and learn
Learn what? that arsenal needs help to win the league? can you honestly say the spurs goal was correctly disallowed or the penalty not given against Rice is correct. that mans arm was almost around his neck and then the ball touched his elbow (not in a natural position) , both incidents are penalty worthy but arsenal got favored.
muhdikmot
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for sure it's not fair for Tottenham the offials decide differently in same situations
Diaabltyz
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Lukcdikls
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So why are you accusing Jimenez after a VAR review ???? Talk to the ref, linesmen and VAR officials, it’s not the players decision if the goal stands or not. Period !!!!
he is talking to Jimenez bc he doesn't want to be sanctioned for criticizing the ref
Lukcdikls
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Go back to relegation and learn
learn what? last week we had same situation and Var acted in ur favour
yardman2024
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there needs to be consistency in VAR's decisions if there is to be justice in football
PopIsma
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Go back to relegation and learn
JohnDuggan92
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So why are you accusing Jimenez after a VAR review ???? Talk to the ref, linesmen and VAR officials, it’s not the players decision if the goal stands or not. Period !!!!