'Home booing explosion'→''Eye laser''Launch'Postecoglou's humiliating defeat, controversy over crowd and war of nerves

Nov 11, 2024

'Home booing explosion'→''Eye laser''Launch'Postecoglou's humiliating defeat, controversy over crowd and war of nerves
Photo =Capture British Press Daily Star homepage article



'Home booing explosion'→''Eye laser''Launch'Postecoglou's humiliating defeat, controversy over crowd and war of nerves
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Disgraceful. Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou even had a war of nerves with fans following a humiliating defeat.

British media Daily Star was booed by Tottenham fans after Postecoglou lost to Ipswich on the 11th (Korea time). Postecoglou has cast his eyes on Tottenham fans, reports said.

Tottenham lost 1-2 to Ipswich Town in the 11th round of the English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 10th. Tottenham dedicated their first win to Ipswich this season after Crystal Palace. It dropped a notch from ninth to 10th. On the other hand, Ipswich won the EPL for the first time in 22 years.




The Daily Star was seen yelling at Postecoglou after the defeat. Postecoglou said he stopped and glared at him while leaving the stadium. A fan who shared this video said there was a lot of booing when the game-ending whistle went off. A fan shouted at Postecoglou when the game-ending whistle went off. Postecoglou clearly didn't like it.

'Home booing explosion'→''Eye laser''Launch'Postecoglou's humiliating defeat, controversy over crowd and war of nerves
Photo =Capture British Press Daily Star homepage article
On this day, Tottenham utilized a 4-3-3 tactic. With Dominic Solanke at the center, Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson led the attack from left and right. Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski coordinated the midfield. The defense was handled by Destiny Udoji, Radu Dragushin, Christian Romero and Pedro Porro. The goal was guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.

At the beginning of the game, both teams actively attacked. Sam Smodix's surprise shot came out in the second minute of the first half in the counterattack. Vicario's good defense shone. Tottenham launched a counterattack. Johnson connected Son Heung-min's cross with a shot in the third minute of the first half. However, it slightly missed the opponent's goal. Son Heung-min created a decisive opportunity in the 11th minute of the first half. He tried to shoot with his right foot past three opposing defenders. However, his shot left a regret in front of the opponent's goalkeeper.




The opening goal was up to Ipswich. In the 31st minute of the first half, Smodix saw a 'goal taste' with an elegant overhead kick in a mixed situation in the door. Ipswich took the lead 1-0. Tottenham suffered the humiliation of losing the first point in five consecutive league games at home this season. Following Arsenal (September 15, 0-1 loss), Brentford (September 21, 3-1 win), West Ham (October 19, 4-1 win), and Aston Villa (November 3, 4-1 win), they also lost the first point on the day. To make matters worse, Tottenham suffered from Solanke complaining of pain.

Ipswich scored an extra point. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Vicario punched Smodix's shot in a counterattack. However, the ball bounced off Dragushin and connected to Liam Delap. Delap completed the scoring without missing an opportunity. Ipswich closed the first half with a 2-0 lead.

At the beginning of the second half, Tottenham accelerated its attack. Son Heung-min opened the attack with an intense winding shot. I tapped it and it opened. Tottenham chased with Solanke's shot in the fourth minute of the second half. However, VAR declared Solanke's handball foul. The score was called off.




Tottenham took out the replacement card first. In the 21st minute of the second half, Timo Werner was put in place of Sarr. The card hit the mark. Tottenham scored in the 25th minute of the second half. Bentancourt completed a header goal of Porro's cross in a corner kick situation.

Tottenham went all out for the equaliser. In the 39th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min handed Werner a sharp pass. But Werner's shot went up in the air. On this day, Son Heung-min recorded four shots, two key passes, an 85% pass success rate, two dribbles, and three competitions in 90 minutes. But Tottenham left behind a humiliating defeat.



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