Our beloved SON is back! Multi-goal Son Heung-min against Hoffenheim, Tottenham's cooling fan sentiment also rebounded explosively
Jan 24, 2025
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The hearts of Tottenham Hotspur fans, who were cooling down, heated up again with affection and respect. Tottenham's 'Captain' Son Heung-min (33) scored two goals against Hoffenheim to lead his team to victory. As Son Heung-min's sharp movements and strong goal-scoring ability were revived, fans also praised him.
Son Heung-min led his team to a 3-2 victory at 2:45 a.m. on the 24th (Korea time) in the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League (UEL) phase 7 against Hoffenheim at Friesero Arene in Jinsheim, Germany. As a result, Son Heung-min set a double-digit score record in official games for nine consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season. This season, he has scored a total of 10 goals, including six in the league, three in the Europa League and one in the Carabao Cup. It is the only record among active EPL players.
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Son Heung-min scored his first goal in the 22nd minute of the first half with a 1-0 lead. He took James Madison's pass and dug into the left side of the penalty area and fired a strong shot. The ball deflected off the defender went into the goal.
Then, in the 32nd minute of the second half, when they were chased 2-1, they also broke through from the left and fired a sharp left-footed shot into the corner of the goal on the other side. I pierced an angle like a needle gap. The sharp sense of shooting in his heyday came back to life.
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Tottenham were in ninth place in the Europa League until League phase six. Since it can go straight to the round of 16 until the 8th place, it was necessary to increase the ranking by adding 3 points. It gave the team a valuable win when losing at Hoffenheim would have to play the round of 16 playoff games in February. As a result, Tottenham rose to sixth place in the league (4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, 14 points), increasing its chances of going straight to the round of 16.
When Son Heung-min scored multiple goals for the first time in a long time and gave the team a victory, public opinion from Tottenham fans, who had been cold to Son Heung-min, also fluctuated greatly. Fans posted a message on social media saying, `This is Son Heung-min, whom we loved and missed," he said in a rousing tribute.
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One fan posted a message on social media, saying, "This is Son Heung-min, whom we all love. The left foot finish was awesome. I hope this will expand the confidence he needs." Another Tottenham fan commented "Son Heung-min is the real thing. Step-over and step-over and unstoppable finish. On top of that, he described Son Heung-min's fantastic play, saying, "Another assist from Mikey Moore."
"A brilliant finish followed by a false step." This is Son Heung-min, who we know and love and miss." Some fans praised Son Heung-min, who regained his original form.
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Son Heung-min was humiliated in an away match against Everton in the 22nd round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England on the 20th. He played full time, but failed to prevent his team's 2-3 defeat. Still, Son Heung-min did his best to reach his fans.
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Some fans were seen using abusive language and abusive language " impossible XX". Son Heung-min wrapped his hands around his face with a sad expression on his face and turned around. There were even a number of fans who insisted that `except Son Heung-min, rather send Mikey Moore as the starting player.' Son Heung-min has devoted himself to the team for the past 10 years and has made a legendary performance, creating an atmosphere of criticism over only a temporary slump.
However, Son Heung-min silently endured such insults from some fans. And he immediately showed his true face and turned his fan spirit around with his skills.
A great hero is completed in great trials. Son Heung-min's heroic narrative is still ongoing.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.