- Tottenham smashed three goals in 11 minutes to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the EPL.
- Brennan Johnson’s assist and goals from Timo Werner and Cristian Romero turned the match around for Tottenham.
- Captain Son Heung-min sealed the victory with a late goal, securing fifth place for Tottenham in the league standings.
Tottenham made a superb comeback in the English Premier League match against Crystal Palace, scoring three goals in just 11 minutes in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory. The game took place on Saturday in London.
Crystal Palace took the lead in the 59th minute when Eberechi Eze scored a beautiful goal. Tottenham was in danger of losing for the second time in a row.
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But then, things changed dramatically when Brennan Johnson, who came on as a substitute, played a brilliant pass to assist Timo Werner for the equalizer in the 77th minute. Just shortly after, Cristian Romero scored with a header to put Tottenham ahead.
The captain, Son Heung-min, sealed the victory for Tottenham with a goal in the 88th minute, after a great pass from Johnson.
This win was very crucial for him as it helped them secure fifth place in the league standings. Finishing in fifth place could mean qualification for the Champions League next season, depending on how other English clubs perform in European competitions.
Tottenham had a two-week break before this match, giving them time to prepare. However, they faced a tough challenge against Crystal Palace, who were boosted by their new manager, Oliver Glasner.
In the first half, he dominated possession with 82%, but they struggled to create clear goal-scoring opportunities against a well-organized Crystal Palace defense.
After halftime, Tottenham showed much better attacking intent, with Werner coming close to scoring before Son hit the post with a shot.
But he fought back strongly, thanks to Johnson’s energy and Werner’s clinical finish.
Romero’s header then put them in the lead before Son sealed the victory with a composed finish.