Son Heung-min (31) played the role of Tottenham’s mental support. It was the ninth goal in the league and an equalizer that saved the team from a crisis.
Son Heung-min started in the 2022-23 season English Premier League (EPL) home game against Manchester United held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 28th (Korean time).
As the team conceded two runs in the first half, the disaster of the away game against Newcastle United (1-6) on the 23rd seemed to come to mind.
In the 11th minute of the second half, Pedro Poro saved the chase by kicking the ball after Harry Kane’s shot in front of the goal hit the defense, and soon, Son Heung-min calmly scored a dramatic equalizer with a right-footed shot with the help of Kane’s cross in the 38th minute.
In an interview with BT Sports after the match, Son Heung-min said, “There was no reason to lose 0-2. There were scoring opportunities, but the finish was not good.” “he said of his feelings.
“We talked in the locker room. I didn’t want to disappoint the fans. I couldn’t give up the game. I was really angry because there was no reason to be drawn 0-2.” 스포츠토토
Tottenham, who broke the losing streak, recorded 16 wins, 6 draws and 11 losses (54 points), keeping 5th place in the league ahead of Aston Villa (54 points) and goal difference (+2).
The gap between Manchester United (60 points) and Manchester United (60 points) narrowed to 6 points, igniting the competition to advance to the UEFA Champions League next season, which is awarded up to 4th place.