Tottenham take lead in Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea thanks to Harry Kane goal
Relive all of the drama from the London derby
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur gained a slender advantage in their League Cup semi-final against London rivals Chelsea as Harry Kane's penalty earned them a 1-0 win in the first leg at Wembley on Tuesday.
Kane's 26th-minute spot kick, his 160th goal for the club, means Mauricio Pochettino's side will be slight favourites to reach the final although there is plenty of work still to do.
The only goal of the evening arrived in unusual circumstances with referee Michael Oliver eventually awarding a penalty with the help of VAR after Spurs skipper Kane was adjudged to have been marginally onside before being taken out by Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Relive all of the drama below.
Match preview
What time is it?
The match kicks-off at 8pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event have live coverage of the first leg. You can follow text commentary of the match above.
Watch Tottenham vs Chelsea through NOW TV with a Sky Sports pass from £7.99.
Key fact
Spurs and Chelsea are set to meet in a League Cup semi-final for the third time, having also done so in 1971-72 and 2001-02 - the only fixture to be played more often at this stage is Arsenal against Spurs (four occasions).
41 minutes
Danny Rose shows Callum Hudson-Odoi onto his left foot, but the young winger is comfortable cutting inside onto it and isn't a million miles away from finding the far top corner as he looks to bend one.
An even game so far. Chelsea have had eight shots to Tottenham's two, but neither team has created a truly clear opening, penalty incident aside.
43 minutes
Heung-Min Son shows his strength to box out Andreas Christensen and draw the foul from the Chelsea centre-half while holding up the forward ball.
45 minutes
The lengthy stoppage for the VAR incident forms the bulk of the two minutes to be added on at the end of the half.
45 + 1 minutes
Off the woodwork again!
Callum Hudson-Odoi's floated cross is mishit but drifts nearly beyond Paulo Gazzaniga, who misjudges it so that he is forced into a fingertip save onto the post to just about keep it out.
VAR ruled Harry Kane onside and fouled by Kepa Arrizabalaga, and the Tottenham captain slotted home from the penalty spot to give Spurs the halftime lead in an even game at Wembley.
In a game without VAR, this first half looks different.
Harry Kane was flagged offside by the linesman as he latched on to a gorgeous through ball from Toby Alderweireld but play was left to run its course, and when it was subsequently deemed that the Spurs striker was onside, the penalty decision was easy with Kepa Arrizabalaga clearly taken Kane out in the box.
After 93 seconds of deliberation, Michael Oliver made the signal to the spot, and despite Chelsea's protestations, the correct decision was reached.
It has otherwise been a game of few clearcut chances and of an even nature. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eden Hazard have promised, and Chelsea have twice struck the woodwork through the former's deflected cross and N'Golo Kante's flick, but Tottenham have otherwise been untroubled defensively.
Spurs haven't found fluency, but have the lead and now have the ability to bide their time and play on the counter with the second leg also still to come.
Chelsea have lacked a focal point up front, but there are no signs of half-time changes.
46 minutes
Harry Kane's through ball is one by a sliding Antonio Rudiger, who leaves a little on Dele Alli with a raised follow-through.
Elsewhere on the pitch, the referee might have considered a foul for that little misdeed. He certainly raised his boot to contact Alli.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments