Tottenham Hotspur played out a chaotic 2-2 draw with Newcastle United today at St. James’ Park.
Tottenham Hotspur faced Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, seeking a positive Premier League outcome.
The match saw a goalless first half, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. Spurs started the game strongly, maintaining a solid defensive shape throughout the initial period.
The second half intensified with Newcastle taking the lead in the 71st minute through Bruno Guimaraes. However, Tottenham responded quickly, with Cristian Romero finding the equalizer just seven minutes later.
The drama continued as Newcastle was awarded a penalty in the 86th minute, with Anthony Gordon converting to put them ahead.
In a dramatic conclusion, Cristian Romero scored again in injury time, securing a 2-2 draw for Tottenham. This late equalizer highlighted Romero’s crucial role in the match, rescuing a point for his team on the road and showcasing his dual threat in defense and attack.
Here is a detailed look at how Tottenham Hotspur’s starting players were rated in the Premier League fixture:
Guglielmo Vicario – 7.5/10
The goalkeeper executed several important stops to keep Spurs in the match. Despite his interventions, he will be disappointed to have conceded a pair of goals in the second period.
Pedro Porro – 6.5/10
Operating at right-back, Porro diligently tracked back to fulfill his defensive obligations and managed to execute one constructive forward burst with the ball.
Cristian Romero – 9/10
The undisputed standout performer of the evening. Romero excelled in his primary defensive responsibilities and, astonishingly, netted both of his side’s late goals, single-handedly salvaging a draw for the team.
Kevin Danso – 7.5/10
Positioned next to Romero, the centre-back delivered a resolute display, noted for a high volume of critical defensive clearances.
Destiny Udogie – 6/10
The left-back struggled to find consistency throughout the contest, leading to a generally disconnected and ineffective display in his role.
Pape Matar Sarr – 6/10
The central midfielder provided necessary assistance to the backline but found himself lacking the necessary refinement or offensive touch when progressing into the attacking third.
Rodrigo Bentancur – 6/10
He successfully maintained order in the central midfield zone at times, yet his contribution diminished significantly closer to the opponent’s goal, offering very little creative threat.
Lucas Bergvall – 6/10
Bergvall attempted to drive the team forward with two promising runs, but his execution and overall quality when distributing the ball were lacking.
Mohammed Kudus – 7/10
The winger was conspicuous on the right flank at various stages of the encounter and successfully claimed an assist for his efforts.
Randal Kolo Muani – 7/10
Leading the line, Kolo Muani attempted to create chances with a selection of encouraging forward sprints; however, he was ultimately unable to convert these into a goal.
Brennan Johnson – 6/10
On the left flank, he found it difficult to establish a rhythm or influence the match dynamics and was subsequently withdrawn in the 76th minute.