April 28th 2024.
The highly anticipated north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham on Sunday was filled with drama and controversy, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. One of the most talked about moments of the match was Micky van de Ven's disallowed equaliser in the first half, which according to Gary Neville, will surely leave the young player feeling frustrated.
As the game began, it seemed like Arsenal had the upper hand when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's own goal gave them a 1-0 lead. However, Tottenham quickly responded with a goal from Van de Ven that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. It was a brilliant finish that left Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya scrambling in the wrong direction. But just as the celebrations began, they were cut short when VAR intervened and ruled the goal out for offside.
The decision was met with boos from the Tottenham fans and left the players visibly dejected. As they were still coming to terms with the disallowed goal, Arsenal took advantage of the situation and scored again through Bukayo Saka. Reflecting on the controversial decision, Neville commented that Van de Ven's backside may have kept him onside, but ultimately, the goal was disallowed.
Even though Tottenham were clearly the better team in the first 26 minutes, they were denied a well-deserved goal. Fellow pundit Mark Schwarzer also shared his disappointment at the tight call, calling it unfortunate. It was a tough break for Spurs, who were hoping to make a dent in their rivals' title hopes.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's Ben White was praised by Neville for his role in the first goal. The defender was labeled a "nuisance" for his clever tactics during a corner kick, which resulted in Hojbjerg being unable to fully head the ball away. The ball ended up in the back of the net in a flash, leaving Tottenham's goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with no chance of saving it.
It was a thrilling and controversial match that ended in a 2-0 victory for Arsenal, much to the dismay of Tottenham fans. With both teams having their moments of glory and disappointment, it was a testament to the intense rivalry between these two clubs. And as the players left the pitch, one thing was clear - the north London derby never fails to deliver excitement and drama.
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