Picture Fact! FA Cup controversy as official helps Chelsea beat Spurs with goal that never was

Tottenham Hotspur fans were left devastated last night after the referee incorrectly awarded Chelsea a 'ghost goal' during the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

The controversial decision by ref Martin Atkinson saw Chelsea demolish Spurs 5-1 to go through to the final against Liverpool next month.

Curse of Wembley: Referee Martin Atkinson allowed the goal, scored by Juan Mata in the 49th minute, which saw Chelsea demolish Spurs 5-1 to go through to the final against Liverpool next mont

Scramble: Benoit Assou-Ekotto (front right) blocked the ball despite being flat out in the goal-mouth

Nowhere near: Assou-Ekotto clearly stops the ball from crossing the goal-line with his outstretched boot

Not even close: An ITV graphic shows the position of the ball when it struck Assou-Ekotto's foot