Hakim Ziyech: Morocco forward has red card overturned in VAR drama in Tottenham's win over Chelsea

Hakim Ziyech saw a red card controversially overturned by referee Stuart Attwell at the end of the first half of Tottenham's 2-0 win against Chelsea. Ziyech brought down Richarlison with a poor tackle. The Brazilian reacted before both teams engaged in a tussle on the putch.

Ad Ziyech looked to have avoided any punishment with referee Attwell showing yellow cards to Chelsea's Kai Havertz and Tottenham's Emerson Royal after consulting his assistant Darren Cann on the touchline. Premier LeagueSuperb Skipp strike, plus late Kane goal keeps Spurs fourth and sinks Chelsea4 HOURS AGO However, after hearing from VAR official Paul Tierney in his earpiece the referee showed a straight red to Ziyech, who put his hand in the face of Royal which Attwell appeared to miss. Ziyech walked to the touchline dejected before stopping when a VAR check message on the big screen appeared and Attwell went to the monitor.

After a short delay with replays of the fracas under VAR review again, the decision was made to rescind the Morocco international's red card in favour of a yellow. Ronaldo scores first half hat-trick for Al Nassr in victory over Damac 'It's a huge win' — Arteta hails victory over Leicester to lay down gauntlet for Man City “Well done to the referee, I think it's the right decision," former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said at half-time to Sky Sports. «He wanted to push him away in the shoulder and then slipped to his face.