Tottenham's decision was so close that fans and experts thought the technology was broken

Tottenham fans and Tim Sherwood were initially left baffled by a technological decision very close to the goal line in the match against Luton.

Alfie Doughty appeared to clear the ball behind the line during Spurs' 2-1 win over the hattersbut Jarred Gillett's watch did not ring, leading to suggestions that the technology was broken.

The incident occurred with the score tied 1-1 in the second half.

When the shot went in, the ball deflected across the goal and looked destined to go in, but Doughty was there to make an incredible goal-line clearance, which left several fans stunned and in denial. Brennan Johnson a goal.

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Another added: “He crossed the line 100%, just Tottenham. I swear.”

While someone else said: “Wasn't that in???”

Expert and former Sky Sports Tottenham Coach Sherwood also insisted the ball went over the line.

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, he said: “That seems past me, but his clock hasn't rung.

“Is (goal line technology) broken?

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“That surely crossed the line.”

However, an aerial replay of the decision showed that the ball had not crossed the line, even by a few millimeters.

In the end, it didn't matter Son Heung-min scored a late goal to move into the top four, temporarily.

Things started bad for Ange PostecoglouTahith Chong's men put Luton ahead within three minutes.

Spurs equalized early in the second half through an own goal from Issa Kabore.

Doughty then denied Johnson before Son appeared at the death with a late goal that sparked wild scenes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.