Tottenham Hotspur secured their first victory under the management of Cristian Stellini in a thrilling encounter against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Harry Kane, the talismanic striker of Tottenham, scored a late goal to seal a 2-1 win for the hosts on Saturday.
The match was full of drama, with some heated moments that resulted in both managers being sent off after a touchline altercation. However, the quality of football on display was not overshadowed, particularly by Tottenham’s Son Heung-min, who scored a sublime goal, his 100th in the Premier League.
The match started with Tottenham taking the lead in the 13th minute, as Son showcased his class by cutting inside and curling a sensational effort past Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele. However, the visitors soon leveled the scores, with defender Lewis Dunk powering in a header from a corner.
Brighton had their opportunities to take the lead but were denied by the brilliance of Tottenham’s goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, who made two outstanding saves. Danny Welbeck thought he had given Brighton the lead in the second half, but VAR ruled it out for handball.
The game reached its boiling point on the hour mark when both managers were sent to the stands after a touchline fracas. However, it was Tottenham who would ultimately come out on top, as Kane’s deflected effort found the top-left corner of the net in the 79th minute.
This victory keeps Tottenham’s slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive, as they remain three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Meanwhile, Brighton’s frustrations continue as they sit seven points behind Tottenham and are unlikely to make a late surge for the top four.
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