Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager, Ange Postecoglou, had an eventful Premier League debut as his team faced Brentford on Sunday. This game marked the start of Spurs’ journey without their former captain, Harry Kane, and ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
James Maddison, a recent addition to the team, stepped up wearing Kane’s iconic No. 10 shirt and delivered an exceptional performance in midfield. Maddison provided two assists, orchestrating Tottenham’s lead, their subsequent setback, and their eventual comeback to secure a point, all within a lively first half.
The visitors took the lead in the 11th minute when Cristian Romero scored a header. However, the goal was subject to a lengthy VAR check to determine possible offside, which resulted in 11 minutes of added time in the first half. Maddison played a crucial role in setting up the goal with a fantastic free kick.
Following the VAR decision, Postecoglou decided to substitute Romero, despite the player’s reluctance. Earlier in the game, the center-back had suffered a clash of heads and received medical attention.
Bryan Mbeumo equalized for Brentford with a penalty in the 26th minute after Son Heung-Min, standing in as captain in Kane’s absence, fouled Mathias Jensen. Son had a relatively quiet afternoon and was eventually substituted in the second half.
Brentford took the lead in the 36th minute when Yoane Wissa’s shot deflected off defender Micky van de Ven, a new signing from Wolfsburg. However, Tottenham managed to level the score at 2-2 just before halftime, thanks to a powerful strike from Emerson Royal, assisted by Maddison once again.
Brentford, missing their prominent striker Ivan Toney due to a ban for several breaches of betting rules, showed their resilience and proved difficult to defeat at their home ground. Last season, they finished ninth in the league, just one place below Tottenham. In their previous encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in May, Brentford emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline, and it was Kane who found the back of the net for Spurs.
Overall, it was an eventful debut for Postecoglou in the Premier League, and although Tottenham bid farewell to Kane, they demonstrated their ability to compete and salvage a point in a challenging match against Brentford.
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