Tottenham ended his series of four consecutive defeats in the Premier League with a strenuous 2-0 win over Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.
In the first half, both sides were traded by a chance, but Tottenham broke down in the 29th minute.
Heung-min’s Inswing angle on the left was caused by chaos in Brentford Box, and Vitaly Janelt inadvertently turned the ball into his net.
Despite creating an abundance of chances in the first half, Brentford could not find a breakthrough. Tottenham, with a less threat in front of a goal, went in a break with the lead.
Brentford came out strongly in the second half, pushing the equalizer. In the 53rd minute of Keane Lewis-Potter he passed perfectly for Yoane Wissa, but Brentford’s striker sent his effort over the bar from six meters.
A moment later, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made a crucial rescue from the first shot of Christian Normaard, holding visitors in front.
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Tottenham’s defense resistance was crucial, and Santa Spence made a vital approval in the 86th minute to withhold Brentford equalizing.
While the hosts were throwing men in search of a late goal, Tottenham used a counterattack.
In the 87th minute, the captain’s son ran the ball of Pope Sarr, who finished coldly through the legs of Brentford’s goalkeeper Valdimarsson to seal the victory.
The victory shows that Tottenham moves within two points of Manchester United, which suffered defeat from Crystal Palace.
For Ange Postecoglou’s side, this result provides a much needed reinforcement on the eve of their second leg conflict Carabao Cup against Liverpool in the middle of the week.
Despite their offensive intentions and numerous chances, Brentford remained frustrated with a lack of top -notch object in front of the goal.
Thomas Frank missed the opportunities, especially Wissin’s golden chance at the beginning of the second half. Bees are left without a win in the last five exits.
