Tottenham disgraced EPL home 5 consecutive first runs humiliated, ending the first half with 0-2 behind Ipswich
Nov 10, 2024
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Tottenham, led by head coach Enze Postecoglou, is playing a home game against Ipswich Town in the 11th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 10th (Korea time).
Postecoglou used 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.
Both teams actively attacked from the beginning of the game. The door was opened by Ipswich. Suzmodics' 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 economy fell into a brief lull. Tottenham broke the silence first. In the 19th minute of the first half, Solanke caught Romero's cross and fired a right-footed shot in front of one opponent's defense. However, his shot was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper.
The opening goal was up to Ipswich. In the 31st minute of the first half, Suzmodics saw 'goal taste' with an elegant overhead kick in a mixed situation at the door. Ipswich took the lead 1-0. Tottenham has allowed the first goal in five consecutive league games played at home this season.
Ipswich scored an extra point. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Vicario punched Suzmodics' shot in a counterattack. However, the ball that bounced off hit Dragosin and connected to Delap. Delap completed the scoring without missing an opportunity. Ipswich closed the first half with a 2-0 lead.
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