If the tension wasn’t already high enough during a frantic North London Derby, fans of both clubs went into full panic mode in the closing stages.
That’s because the feed from broadcasters BT Sport cut out in the dying embers of the game, with the match delicately poised at 2-2.
FT: Spurs 2-2 Arsenal in an exciting game for neutrals. BT Sport HD transmission going down in extra time only added to excitement.🇬🇧⚽️#COYS
— Andrew Duncan (@andrewsduncan1) March 5, 2016
Many will be thankful no one missed any of the main goalmouth action action, though anyone biting their nails could be forgiven for chewing right through the tips of their fingers when the sight of White Hart Lane was replaced by this, albeit without the added snark.
Ramsey's goal killed BT sport #Rip #THFCvAFC pic.twitter.com/kmpDFchgtd
— Sello (@featuringSello) March 5, 2016
Plenty of viewers cracked wise.
https://twitter.com/DannyM__MCFC/status/706127552046305280
Can you repeat the last few minutes of today's game in future live games, mute the commentary for the whole of the 90 mins, cheers@btsport
— Alex (@AlexJ13_) March 5, 2016
BT Sport are by no means the first to cut out late in a game, and many recalled ITV suffering similar problems in a Merseyside Derby not too long ago.
Imagine the scenes if Arsenal had scored that goal when the BT Sport coverage cut out. Dan Gosling vs Liverpool all over again lol
— Mickey Haller (@_NP7_) March 5, 2016
Of course, some were happy to look on the bright side. After all, it’s only a Premier League clash between two top-four sides. It’s not the real big one.
https://twitter.com/PatOpp/status/706127187565486080
