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Tottenham took the lead in a chaotic situation.
Tottenham, led by coach Enze Postecoglou, is playing a home game of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 9th (Korea time). The first half ended in Tottenham's 2-1 lead.
Tottenham used a 4-3-3 tactic. Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson led the attack with Dominic Solanke at the center. Dejan Kulusevski, Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma were located at the waist. The defense was handled by Destiny Udoji, Mickey van der Penn, Christian Romero and Pedro Porro. The goal was defended by Fraser Foster.
Chelsea was a 4-2-3-1 formation. Nicola Jackson is one-top. Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer and Pedro Netu helped from the back. Enzo Fernandez and Romo Lavia joined the defensive midfielders. Mark Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashil and Moises Caicedo were located in the four-back. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Robert Sanchez.
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The game started with Tottenham's attack. It was fierce from the start as London-based 'Rival Derby'. There was also a dizzying situation. It was three minutes in the first half. Chelsea have a chance for a corner. As soon as Palmer stepped out as a kicker, foreign substances were thrown from the stands. Tottenham's Romero shook both hands and refrained from fans.
Tottenham exploded the first goal in a hot atmosphere. It was five minutes in the first half. I didn't miss Chelsea's error. Chelsea's Cucurella slipped during the build-up. Johnson did not miss it and snatched the ball. He delivered to Solanke, who was following him, and Solanke scored with a powerful shot.
Tottenham scored an extra point. Kulusevski scored in the 11th minute of the first half. This time again, it started with Cucurella's error. Cucurella slipped again, and Tottenham stole the ball and finished with a score. Cucurella, who gave up two goals in just about 10 minutes, ran to the bench and changed his soccer shoes.
A variable has occurred. Romero fell down again. Romero, who returned from injury on the day, fell to the ground complaining of pain. Medical staff were rushed in. Romero was distressed, his face covered. Eventually Romero was replaced by Radu Dragusin and withdrawn to the bench.
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Chelsea scored in a chaotic situation. Chelsea went after Sancho in the 18th minute of the first half. Cucurella, who changed his soccer shoes, handed the ball to Sancho, and completed a right-footed shot even when Sancho was reeling.
Son Heung-min also joined the offensive line. He had a chance to counterattack in the 24th minute of the first half. But his powerful shot slightly missed the opponent's goal post.
There was a brief lull. Chelsea have raised their energy levels. Palmer and Netu shot back-to-back in the 32nd minute of the first half. However, Foster kept the lead by making a series of saves.
Tottenham also launched a counterattack. Son Heung-min took the lead. Son Heung-min scored a sharp cross toward the opponent's door in the 34th minute of the first half. However, Sarr's header shot bounced off the top of the opponent's post. Son Heung-min created a chance for Solanke a minute later, but Solanke collided with the opposing goalkeeper without even shooting properly. From Son Heung-min's point of view, he blew two assists in a row.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
