Premier League referee Andy Madley bizarrely denied Son Heung-min a transparent penalty in South Korea’s win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The Tottenham ahead was hacked down as he raced away on aim however no spot-kick was awarded.

South Korea took benefit of some dithering within the Saudi defence, successful possession earlier than embarking on a fast counter-attack. The ball was performed ahead to Son who solely had one defender to beat. 

The Korean captain took his contact away from the final defender and seemed to be racing by way of on aim. However, a second Saudi defender desperately raced again to make a last-ditch deal with. 

It was finally a late problem with Son already bearing down on aim. The 31-year-old was introduced tumbling to the bottom, anticipating to be awarded a penalty. 

However, English ref Madley extremely determined to not give the spot-kick. Instead, a nook was awarded after one other Saudi defender kicked the ball out of play. 

Son was incredulous on the choice and replays confirmed the ahead laughing in disbelief. Korea went on to win 1-0 because of Cho Gue-Sung’s aim simply minutes earlier than Son felt he ought to have been awarded a penalty. 

The Spurs icon has loved a profitable begin to the season below Ange Postecoglou. The North Londoners are unbeaten of their first 4 Premier League video games, impressing in a extra progressive system for the reason that Australian’s appointment. 

Son struck a beautiful hat-trick in Spurs’ 5-2 thrashing of Burnley previous to the worldwide break. He has additionally taken on the captaincy following the outcasting of Hugo Lloris and the departure of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich. 

Postecoglou has used Son out vast and as a central striker this season. And the star’s qualities have been partly why Spurs determined to not signal a top-quality alternative for Kane. 

The Spurs boss stated this month: “It’s not exactly why [we didn’t sign a replacement], but it’s one of the reasons. I’ve got a picture in my head of what I want the team to look like and I keep saying that we’re still at the beginning.

“It’s about putting all the pieces together and, at the same time, not neglecting what’s right in front of you. Sonny, whether he’s playing central or wide, has got all the characteristics. He can play in any system, but the way we play, he’s ideal.”