In a captivating Premier League clash on January 31, 2024, Tottenham Hotspur orchestrated a stunning comeback, defeating Brentford 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match unfolded as a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams delivering a showcase of their finest football.
Watch the match highlights here.
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Key Performers
Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson, and Richarlison emerged as pivotal figures for Tottenham, each contributing with a goal. Meanwhile, Brentford’s Neal Maupay and Ivan Toney found the back of the net. James Maddison, in his first start since November, played a crucial role in Spur’s third goal.
Match Highlights
Brentford initially seized the lead in the first half, courtesy of Neal Maupay’s fourth goal in as many games. However, Spur executed a remarkable turnaround in the second half, unleashing a 72-second surge. Destiny Udogie struck from close range, followed by Brennan Johnson’s sliding finish after Timo Werner’s left-wing burst. Richarlison capitalized on Maddison’s blocked shot, securing Spur’s third goal. Despite Ivan Toney’s response for Brentford, Spur emerged triumphant.
Game Statistics
Tottenham asserted dominance in possession with 68%, compared to Brentford’s 32%. Recording 19 shots with 5 on target, Spur outperformed Brentford’s 9 shots with 5 on target. Spur also secured 5 corners against Brentford’s 3, while committing 13 fouls to Brentford’s 15.
Timeline of Key Events (Tottenham vs Brentford)
- 15’: Neal Maupay from Brentford opens the scoring, making it 0-1
- 48’: Destiny Udogie of Spurs levels the score for 1-1
- 49’: Brennan Johnson puts Spurs in the lead with 2-1
- 56’: Richarlison extends the lead for Spur to make 3-1
- 67’: Ivan Toney of Brentford pulls one back for the visitors, making the final score 3-2
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