Tottenham Hotspur has suffered an expensive loss of points in the battle for relegation. The club from North London did not get further than a 1-1 draw in the home match against Leeds United. Spurs still have to fear relegation, because number 18 West Ham United follows only two points. Spurs have only won two home games in the Premier League this season.
Tottenham Hotspur had to do it again without Dutch international Xavi Simons, who is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury and will also miss the World Cup. Captain Micky van de Ven was in the starting line-up at the club from North London. Defender Pascal Struijk started at Leeds United, the Dutchman was substituted in the 56th minute due to an injury.
The home crowd cheered in the thirteenth minute of stoppage time after James Maddison went to the ground in the penalty area. That hope for a penalty increased when the VAR came on the line, but quickly disappeared into disappointment when the celebration did not continue.
Remaining program Tottenham and West Ham
May 14: Chelsea – Tottenham
May 24: Tottenham – Everton
May 17: Newcastle United – West Ham
May 24: West Ham – Leeds United
Just before that, Tottenham had a good run. Sean Longstaff saw his effort hit the crossbar thanks to excellent goalkeeping from Antonin Kinsky.
It was clear from the start that Spurs needed a good result. After all, Leeds already played it safe last week. That is why either Tottenham or West Ham will accompany the previously relegated clubs Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Championship.
Mathys Tel from hero to schlemiel
The home team really got into the game after half an hour and João Palhinha in particular was very close to the opening goal. The Portuguese midfielder’s shot hit the crossbar.
Shortly after halftime, Tottenham could still cheer. Mathys Tel shot the ball wonderfully into the top corner with the inside of his foot: 1-0. The same Tel was the schlemiel in the 75th minute. The 21-year-old midfielder wanted to clear the ball in his own penalty area with an overhead kick and hit Ethan Ampadu’s head.
After seeing the images, the referee pointed to the spot. Dominic Calvert-Lewin remained calm from eleven meters and scored the equalizer: 1-1.
In the final phase, with no less than fourteen minutes of extra time, Tottenham played very aggressively. However, it did not yield anything, which means that relegation concerns have still not disappeared in North London.
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Tottenham claim penalty
Tottenham almost escapes there. Maddison goes to the ground and the crowd screams for a penalty. However, the VAR saw nothing in it.
Leeds hits the crossbar
Like this! Tottenham plays ultra-attacking and that means that Leeds have more space to counter. Longstaff shoots at Kinsky from close range. The Tottenham goalkeeper sees the ball end up on the crossbar through his hand with more luck than wisdom.
Spurs insist
Leeds United must do everything they can to secure a draw. Tottenham plays all or nothing. There are still no big chances for the time being, but the home team still has six minutes.
Ao Tanaka is replaced by Sean Longstaff
13 minutes extra time
Enough time for Tottenham to score another goal. The home team has already started the final offensive.
Iyenoma Udogie is replaced by Djed Spence
Mathys Tel is replaced by James Maddison
Maddison has not played a match since August last year due to a cruciate ligament injury. Tottenham could use such a player right now. The question is whether the 29-year-old midfielder can be important for his team today.
Yellow card for Pedro Porro
Rodrigo Bentancur is replaced by Lucas Bergvall
Yellow card for Joe Rodon
1-1 GOAL (Penalty) by Dominic Calvert-Lewin!
Calvert-Lewin shoots the ball in impeccably. Tottenham has to hunt for a goal again, because number 18 West Ham follows virtually on two points. And The Hammers With an away match against Newcastle and a home match against Leeds, on paper they have an easier schedule than Spurs (Chelsea away and Everton at home).
Possible penalty Leeds
Tel wants to clear the ball in his own penalty area with an overhead kick, but it hits Ampadu’s head. The VAR calls the referee aside.
Yellow card for João Palhinha
Daniel James is replaced by Wilfried Gnonto
Brenden Aaronson is replaced by Lukas Nmecha
Pascal Struijk is replaced by Sebastiaan Bornauw
The 26-year-old Dutchman has to leave the field with an injury. Struijk has already played 33 times for Leeds this season. It remains to be seen how many more matches will be added.
1-0 GOAL by Mathys Tel!
Tel breaks the ban in North London! The 21-year-old Frenchman places the ball wonderfully in the top right corner with the inside of his foot. And that goal makes a lot of noise among the Spurs supporters.
Richarlison hits opponent on the head in a duel
Consciously or not, it didn’t look nice. In a headed duel, Richarlison throws his arm back, right on Bijol’s head. The Leeds defender already has a big egg on the spot where he was hit. The Brazilian from Spurs gets away without a card.
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