Tottenham Spurs beats Fulham: Tottenham took home three points from Fulham’s headquarters, Craven Cottage, in the 2020/21 Premier League duel, Friday (5/3/2021). Spurs won by a score of 1-0.
The only goal in this match came from the suicide of Tosin Adarabioyo in the 19th minute. Son Heung-Min and Delle Alli worked together in the process of this goal.
This result is important for Tottenham in the fight to the top four. Jose Mourinho’s troops are in eighth place with 42 points.
First round
Tottenham took the initiative to attack from the start, but Fulham can fight back well. The Spurs got their first chance in the 10th minute, only Bale’s shot was too easy for Areola.
The 19th minute, Tottenham’s attacks finally led to a goal. Son’s horizontal bait from the left was continued by Dele Alli with a thin touch. Goal! Fulham 0-1 Tottenham.
This goal made Tottenham play more confidently. Until the 30th minute, Fulham was practically forced to defend and wait for a counterattack.
Entering the final 15 minutes of the first half, Spurs tried to increase their attacks, but Fulham began to dare to attack.
Only there were no goals. Score 0-1 led the players to the dressing room.
Second round
The match started again, Fulham actually looked bolder in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Spurs have trouble carrying the ball.
Fulham had scored a goal in the 63rd minute through Maja’s left footed shot. However, VAR intervened and the referee annulled the goal because of Lemina’s handball in the process of the goal.
The Spurs slowly began to regain control of the game, but there were no dangerous attacks. Fulham had more possession of the ball and opened more attempted shots.
Entering the final 10 minutes, Spurs were still playing carefully, Fulham brought the ball, but not many opportunities were created.
There are no additional goals until the end of the match. The referee blew the long whistle, the score was 1-0 for the Spurs’ victory.
