'SON, completed the misery of Everton" Son Heung-min Gives Me a Heartless Nightmare
Aug 25, 2024
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Tottenham won 4-0 at home against Everton in the second round of the 2024-2025 Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 25th (Korea time). Son Heung-min took the lead in the victory by exploding his first and second goals of the season.
Son Heung-min started pressing from the opponent's defense in the 25th minute of the first half with a 1-0 lead, harassing the goalkeeper, stealing the ball and creating an additional goal by himself.
The British media 'Guardian'Tottenham was persistent. The second goal sums it up. Son bullied James Tarkowski and Michael Keane (Everton centre-back duo). Even goalkeeper Jordan Pickford got in the way. When Pickford got the pass, Son was ready for a sharp blast and praised Son's pressure.
The Guardian wrote 'Pickford's touch was heavy. Son Heung-min tackled without missing an opportunity. Son Heung-min, who took the ball away, scored a goal in the empty net. Everton were in a mess.
Son Heung-min exploded to a decisive goal that completely sank Everton in the 32nd minute of the second half when he led 3-0.
In the counterattack situation, center defender Mickey Panderpen played a transport dribble himself. Panderpen, who took possession in the defensive area, dragged nearly 70 metres to the front of the Everton penalty box. Son Heung-min opened to the left and went in search of space.
Panderpen passed to Son Heung-min at the last minute. There was a feeling that the timing was a bit late. Son Heung-min received a pass from the left corner and the shooting angle was not wide. Son aimed between the goalkeeper's legs and shook the net.
The Guardian expressed that Son Heung-min completed Everton's misery by breaking through Pickford.
Tottenham played in a 4-3-3 formation. Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and Wilson O'Dowbert made the front-line three-top, while James Madison, Yves Bissouma and Dejan Kulusevski were in the midfield. Pedro Porro, Christian Romero, Mickey Panderpen and Destiny Udogi came out for the four backs. The goal was guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.
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After the game, Son trained and prepared for a week for what he lacked in the last attacking area. I'm grateful that the players showed great performances in today's game. Now we've played two games. I don't want to like it too much, and I'll calmly wait for the next game and do my best in every game", he expressed his feelings.
Son Heung-min "Pickford has good kick power. I could see them wanting to kick the ball leisurely. I thought it was the striker's position that made it inflate. (The second goal) I tried to stay calm even though the angle was not good. In such a situation, the goalkeeper always cuts the angle roughly, so I would always look between the goalkeeper and hit the shot again."
Postecoglou placed Son in the middle because he knew that Pickford played a big role in the build-up play. Son Heung-min is the best pressure player in our front line. He can't be trusted. He enjoyed the role and again showed menace on the left," he said, expressing great satisfaction.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
