TNT Sports Addresses Viewer Error During Slavia Prague vs Arsenal Match
The live commentary of the Champions League match between Slavia Prague and Arsenal experienced interruptions, prompting TNT Sports to address viewer concerns. The event took place in Prague during the first half of the match.
TNT Sports Responds to Viewer Issues
While the score was tied at 0-0, TNT Sports had to switch from live commentary back to the studio. Presenter Laura Woods, along with pundits Owen Hargreaves and Anita Asante, took over the broadcast from commentators Sam Matterface and Martin Keown. This switch was necessary due to problems with the commentators’ microphones.
Commentary Disruption Details
- Commentary interruption occurred during a significant moment in the match.
- Matterface and Keown were replaced after audio issues were reported.
- Woods humorously suggested that Hargreaves and Asante might replace the original commentators permanently after their effective analysis.
During the brief commentary hiatus, Arsenal managed to take control of the game. Bukayo Saka eventually opened the scoring for Arsenal, converting a penalty after a handball was called against Slavia’s Lukas Provod. This penalty helped shift the momentum in Arsenal’s favor.
Fan Reactions to Audio Issues
Fans quickly took to social media to express their frustrations about the audio problems. Comments ranged from confusion over the commentary issues to humorous remarks about the “double audio remix” experienced during the broadcast.
Match Context and Implications
If Arsenal maintains their lead, it would continue their impressive Champions League journey. They entered the match with three consecutive victories and an unblemished record, aiming for a fourth win while potentially achieving a club record of eight clean sheets across all competitions.
The situation has drawn attention, and SPORTbible has reached out to TNT Sports for additional comments on the incident.
