Tottenham surprised everyone by scoring three goals in 11 minutes in the closing stages of the game against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League on Saturday and secured a resounding 3-1 victory.
Palace looked to be on course for a breakthrough in the 59th minute as a fit-again Eberechi Eze expertly scored. But, Tottenham’s fortunes changed when a superb cross from substitute Brennan Johnson created a chance for Timo Werner to equalize in the 77th minute. Cristian Romero then headed forward for the second goal, and thanks to another brilliant pass from Johnson, captain Son Heung-min sealed the deal two minutes from time.
The win almost ensured Spurs remained in fifth place, moving them into a position that could open the door to Champions League qualification for next season, depending on the performance of other English clubs in European competitions.
With just a two-week preparation period, Tottenham Hotspur faced a strong Palace team under new manager Oliver Glasner, having won in their first game on the last weekend of February 2024.
While Tottenham dominated the game with almost 85% of the possession in the first half, they still struggled to break down Palace’s well-organized 3-4-3 formation.
Werner’s tireless efforts in the second half and a penalty appeal showcased a revitalized Tottenham who injected energy into the game. That coupled with Johnson’s impressive presence completely changed the situation, as he contributed to both the equalizer and Romero’s header.
Spurs were briefly on the backfoot following Eze’s extraordinary free-kick goal, but Johnson’s presence brought a much-needed spark. Werner’s goal was an important moment for him. It was his first goal in English football since 2022, coming soon after when Romero headed in a header from James Maddison’s cross. A brilliant finish from Captain Son ended his scoring streak with his 13th goal.
In the end, the incident changed completely. Tottenham’s dynamic comeback not only secured an important win, but the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, giving the crowd an exciting game.
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