Bournemouth Holds Firm Against Tottenham in Thrilling Draw
In a dramatic Premier League encounter, Bournemouth managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, despite a late surge from the visitors. The match marked the second game that Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi missed due to suspension, following Bournemouth's earlier 1-2 defeat to Brighton.
Bournemouth, under the guidance of manager Andoni Iraola, started strong, taking a 2-0 lead and looking poised for a crucial victory. However, Tottenham's resilience shone through in the closing stages. Son Heung-min converted a penalty in the 85th minute to level the score, leaving Bournemouth to settle for a hard-earned point.
2024-25, England - Premier League
Tottenham - Bournemouth 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: Tavernier, 42 (0:1); Evanilson, 65 (0:2); Sarr P., 67 (1:2); Son Heungmin, 84 (penalty) (2:2)
Tottenham: Vicario G.; Romero C. (van de Ven, 61); Porro (Udogie, 87); Spence D.; Danso; Bissouma (Bergvall, 46); Johnson B-n (Son Heungmin, 46); Sarr P.; Bentancur (Maddison, 62); Solanke; Odobert
Bench: Kinský; Gray; Tel M.; Scarlett
Yellow Cards: Bentancur 30; Bissouma 45; Maddison 87
Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga; Huijsen; Kerkez M.; Hill; Adams T.; Cook L.; Tavernier (Brooks, 82); Evanilson (Ouattara Da., 72); Christie (Scott A., 72); Kluivert; Semenyo (Sinisterra, 90)
Bench: Dennis W.; Soler; Akinmboni; Jebbison; Silcott-Duberry
Yellow Cards: Tavernier 4; Semenyo 69; Huijsen 87