What Cristian Romero did to Tottenham supporters as Chelsea game halted by referee
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero told supporters to stop throwing missiles onto the pitch during the early stages of their clash with Chelsea.
The 26-year-old looked visibly frustrated as Cole Palmer took an early corner for the Blues, with what appeared to be pieces of a tifo thrown towards the pitch.
Play was halted momentarily by referee Anthony Taylor as Chelsea took the resulting set-piece but Romero's anger remained.
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Moments later Marc Cucurella lost his footing allowed Brennan Johnson to race through on goal, before he squared for Dominic Solanke to tap home the opener.
Soon after, Cucurella slipped again allowed Tottenham to score again with Dejan Kulusevski this time converting in a whirlwind opening period.
Spurs are bidding to bounce back following their disappointing defeat against Bournemouth in midweek, losing 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium.
Romero was then substituted as the action continued with Radu Dragusin introduced in his place. The Argentine looked to be in some discomfort as he was withdrawn.
Jadon Sancho then snatched a goal back as the first half rolled on with an entertaining encounter soon playing out.
Moises Caicedo was also caught up in some controversy after his challenge on Pape Matar Sarr was checked by VAR. No further action was taken after it was ajudged his tackle had no 'lacked excessive force'.
The Premier League Match Centre then released the following statement: "VAR checked for a potential red card following a challenge by Caicedo on Sarr and confirmed the referee’s call of no serious foul play."
With Chelsea keeping 11 men on the pitch after that incident, they may feel they have a chance of rescuing a point or more in the second half in North London.
Following along on football.london's live blog from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as we continue to bring you all the details from an enthralling clash in the capital.
