After the match, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho was full of praise for the sharp thinking ball boy. The 4-2 win saw Spurs qualify from Group B with a game to spare, while Harry Kane became the player to reach 20 Champions League goals in the quickest time. It states that: "The VAR is also able to take into account any infringement that could have taken place in the immediate build-up to the incident.". In doing so, he broke the record for the fewest games to score 20 Champions League goals. In February 2018 he gained notoriety for suffering the ignominy of taking THREE foul throws in the same match against Crystal Palace. "I hurt the player but hurt myself. 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Tottenham vs Olympiacos: Jose Mourinho thanks ball boy as Spurs complete 4-2 comeback 8 months ago 34105 views by Rahaman Abiola Jose Mourinho's first home game as Tottenham manager ended in massive victory for the Premier League side after a remarkable performance that saw the host side put in an epic comeback over their resilient visitors. here. Christian gave us what we needed.". But replays suggest that the goal should NOT have counted. Kane's double took him to 20 Champions League goals in 24 games. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Jose Mourinho celebrated Tottenham’s equaliser against Olympiakos with a ball boy after his quick thinking helped Harry Kane to level. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Aurier's left foot appeared to be over the line as he took the throw in, Aurier's sweet strike completed the comeback against Olympiakos, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho praises ball boy at Champions League clash against Olympiakos, taking THREE foul throws in the same match against Crystal Palace, Jose Mourinho was full of praise for the sharp thinking ball boy, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "The most difficult moment of the game for me was not when Olympiakos scored their first or second goal. One wrote: "Sooo good on the ball boy and everything BUT Moura fouls the bloke for the throw and Aurier's foot is over the line when he takes the throw (foul throw). The ball boy quickly threw a ball … He's living the game and playing it very well. Updated 1118 GMT (1918 HKT) November 27, 2019. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Are you sure you want to submit this vote? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). While another huffed: "Talking about refs and VAR and stuff and with those eyes not one of them noticed Aurier's left foot on the pitch at the throw in foul throw". VAR was in operation at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - but elected not to disallow the goal. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Ivorian full-back took the opportunity to feed Lucas Moura up the right wing, and the Brazilian’s cutback was coolly steered home by Harry Kane in the middle. The turnaround was helped, as the former Manchester United boss was quick to point out afterwards, by a quick-thinking ball boy. pic.twitter.com/4zWt0Jxwco. "I wanted to invite him to the dressing room to celebrate with the players but he had disappeared.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. Is Bruno Fernandes Manchester United's savior? Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. QUICK THINKING from a switched-on ball boy helped Tottenham complete their rousing comeback against Olympiakos last night. The previous record was held by Italy legend Alessandro del Piero, who scored 20 goals in 26 games for Juventus. Jose Mourinho celebrated with a ball boy after some quick thinking aided Tottenham Hotspur’s comeback against Olympiacos. But replays clearly show that the Ivorian's left foot was over the touchline - making it a foul throw. After the ball left the field of play, the quick-thinking ball boy quickly passed it back to Spurs defender Serge Aurier, whose throw-in found Lucas Moura. And to celebrate, Mourinho jogged down the touchline to high-five and hug the youngster. Spurs went ahead through Aurier before Kane added the gloss with a late headed goal. With Tottenham trailing 2-1 in the Group B game, the ballboy’s fast actions allowed a quick throw-in from Serge Aurier to keep an attack alive. He reads the game, understands the game and made an important assist. But replays suggest that the goal should NOT have counted. "I love intelligent ball boys like I was. With his side trailing, Mourinho replaced Dier with the more attacking Christian Eriksen. He's a very intelligent boy who has a good understanding of what a team is. You can find our Community Guidelines in full Uefa's official VAR protocol is vague on the matter. He said: "I love intelligent ball boys. It was when I made the change in the first half," he said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Some football fans on Twitter were not happy that the goal was allowed to stand. But it was the throw-in itself that had some fans tearing their hair out. Tottenham supporters have a new Champions League hero to praise in ball boy Callum Hynes. (CNN)His side recovered from a two-goal deficit to win its Champions League tie, but new Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho saved his most effusive praise for a ball boy. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He understood the game and made an assist. Tottenham ball boy gets hug from Jose Mourinho for Harry Kane 'assist' vs Olympiacos, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} Comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} Comments{{/singleComment}}, {{#singleComment}}{{value}} comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComment}}{{value}} comments{{/singleComment}}, Show{{#moreThan3}} {{value_total}}{{/moreThan3}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Pretty lucky to get away with that one Spurs.". Aurier's delivery sent Lucas Moura away down the right-hand side - with the Brazilian's cut-back turned home by Harry Kane. In the celebrations, Mourinho ran over to thank the ball boy, and following the win, the Portuguese manager praised his "brilliant" work. Goal - KANEAssist - BALL BOYQuick thinking helped to get Spurs level against Olympiacos pic.twitter.com/FKq9rNdQfS, Jose Mourinho makes sure the ball boy gets the respect he deserves for the assist Class. The Portuguese boss, making his home debut after replacing Mauricio Pochettino last week, saw Spurs fall 2-0 behind early on before mounting a stunning comeback to beat Greek side Olympiakos 4-2 in north London. "He's not there just to look to the stands, lights or scarves. Mourinho also offered an apology to Spurs midfielder Eric Dier after substituting him on 29 minutes. "And this kid today was brilliant. His side recovered from a two-goal deficit to win its Champions League tie, but new Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho saved his most effusive praise for a ball boy. Spurs had gone behind to an early goal from Youssef El Arabi, and then found themselves two down when Ruben Seemedo doubled the lead. Jose Mourinho celebrated with a quick-thinking ballboy after his smart work helped Tottenham equalise in their Champions League clash with Olympiacos. Jose Mourinho pats Eric Dier as he is substituted off. With Tottenham trailing 2-1 in the Group B game, Tottenham ball boy gets hug from Jose Mourinho for Harry Kane 'assist' vs Olympiacos | London Evening Standard ES_Masthead I was a brilliant ball boy as a kid," Mourinho told BT Sport. "I was, between 10 and 16-years-old, a very good ball boy and he was a very good ball boy. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. QUICK THINKING from a switched-on ball boy helped Tottenham complete their rousing comeback against Olympiakos last night. "He was reading the game and wasn’t looking at the stands. The ball boy … However, after Mourinho had reacted by sending on Christian Eriksen on the half-hour mark, Dele Alli’s goal on the stroke of half-time after a defensive howler gave Spurs hope, and Kane’s close-range finish levelled things up five minutes after the restart. The ball boy quickly threw the ball to Serge Aurier, after a challenge by Lucas Moura that could easily have been given as a foul.

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