Spurs fight back: Late penalty earns draw with Bournemouth
Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 with AFC Bournemouth in an intense match at home. Bournemouth seized the lead in the early game. Marcus Tavernier scored in the 42nd minute, while Evanilson made it 2-0 in the 65th minute. Even with the tension, the Spurs did not give up.
Late action unfolds
Spurs turned the game around after Pape Sarr’s lucky goal in the 67th minute. Sarr’s cross went wrong but caught Bournemouth’s keeper off guard. That goal gave the Spurs hope, and in the last minutes, Son Heung-min was brought down in the box, earning a penalty. Son stepped up and scored, making his first goal in ten games. This late goal aided the Spurs in earning a big draw. The team shows passion and belief, which can motivate them for future matches.
Ange Postecoglou, the coach of Spurs, commended his players for their game but said they still need to practice and pass the ball better as their next match was against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, a crucial game for the team. He even asked their fans to cheer the team loudly to strengthen its spirit. With support from the fans, the Spurs might turn their season around.
