Tottenham put an end to his session of four consecutive defeats in the Premier League with a 2-0 hard victory disputed against Brentford at the Gtech community stadium.
The first half saw the two parties exchange chances, but it was Tottenham who broke the dead end in the 29th minute.
Heung-min’s inswing corner of the left caused chaos in Brentford’s box, and Vitaly Janelt inadvertently transformed the ball into its own net.
Despite many chances in the first half, Brentford could not find a breakthrough. Tottenham, with less threat to the goal, entered the break with his head.
Brentford came out strong in the second half, putting pressure for an equalizer. In the 53rd minute, Keane Lewis-Potter crossed perfectly Yoane Wissa, but the Brentford striker sent his effort on the bar at six meters.
A few moments later, the Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, made a crucial stop of Christian Norgaard’s first shot, keeping visitors ahead.
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Tottenham’s resilience in defense was essential, Djed Spence making a vital clearance of the line in the 86th minute to refuse Brentford an equalizer.
As the hosts launched men looking for a late goal, Tottenham took advantage of the counterattack.
In the 87th minute, Captain his put on a ball through Pope Sarr, who coldly finished the legs of the Brentford Valdimarsson goalkeeper to seal the victory.
The victory sees Tottenham moving at less than two points of Manchester United, which suffered a defeat at Crystal Palace.
For the side of Angel Postcoglou, this result offers an essential boost before its confrontation of the Carabao Cup in the second row against Liverpool in the middle of the week.
Brentford, despite their attacking intention and many chances, were frustrated by a lack of point in front of the goal.
Thomas Frank’s team will reveal the missed opportunities, in particular Wissa’s gold luck at the start of the second half. The bees remain without victory in their last five championship outings.
