In a thrilling Premier League clash, Tottenham Hotspur pulled off a remarkable comeback with last-gasp goals from Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski to snatch a dramatic victory from Sheffield United, denying the Blades their first win since returning to the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham came into the match brimming with confidence, having secured a commanding victory over Burnley just before the international break, and they wasted no time asserting their dominance. The hosts launched an early assault on Sheffield United’s goal, with Pape Matar Sarr coming close to breaking the deadlock. However, an inspired Wes Foderingham in the Sheffield United goal denied Sarr twice, along with Yves Bissouma and Spurs captain Son Heung-min, all within the opening 20 minutes.
Sheffield United issued their own warning when James McAtee, on loan from Manchester City, forced Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario into a smart save after latching onto Jayden Bogle’s inviting cutback.
Despite their early dominance, Tottenham couldn’t find a way past Foderingham, who made an incredible seven saves in the first half alone. After the halftime talk from Postecoglou, the hosts continued to press forward in search of an opening goal. Summer signing Manor Solomon had his moments, coming close on two occasions, but frustration was growing in North London.
Shockingly, it was Sheffield United who broke the deadlock in the 74th minute when a long throw from the right flank fell to Gustavo Hamer, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner, sending their traveling fans into jubilation. Hamer’s second goal of the season prompted Postecoglou to make a triple substitution, including handing a debut to Wales international Brennan Johnson. However, Johnson’s late equalizer was disallowed due to an offside infringement.
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With 12 minutes of added time, Tottenham mounted a dramatic comeback. Richarlison headed home Ivan Perišić’s corner to set up a thrilling finish. As Sheffield United struggled to hold on, Kulusevski fired a shot past the helpless Foderingham, sending the home crowd into delirium.
Sheffield United’s woes continued when Oli McBurnie was shown a second yellow card for dissent, sealing their fate. The result leaves Sheffield United still searching for their first win of the campaign, while Tottenham’s late heroics propelled them to second place in the Premier League standings, marking an impressive resurgence under Postecoglou.
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