The Tottenham squad must recognize Sporting’s advantage in the 2022/23 Champions League Group D matchday 2 duel.
The Sporting vs Tottenham match was held at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, Tuesday (13/9/2022).
Antonio Conte’s men had to go home empty handed, the score was 2-0 for Sporting’s victory.
The match did not go easy for Antonio Conte’s men.
Tottenham looked dominant at the start of the match, but never scored and began to struggle with Sporting’s pace.
The match looked set to end in a goalless draw, until finally two Sporting players scored in the last minute.
Paulinho scored the first goal (90+1′), Arthur doubled it (90+3′).
This result confirmed Sporting’s position at the top of the 2022/23 Champions League Group D standings, Tottenham stuck in second place.
The game started, Tottenham tried to take the initiative to attack.
In the first 15 minutes of possession for the Spurs, Richarlison looked dangerous on the right flank, but didn’t really create any chances.
Tottenham’s attacks are still deadlocked. Hojbjerg et al.
Trying to play patiently with the ball, but Sporting defended well. Sporting’s counter-attack also looked dangerous.
Spurs had several chances through Richarlison and Emerson, but their finishing was poor. Son and Kane have to struggle with the pressure of the opponent.
The same pattern continued until the end of the first 45 minutes.
Tottenham had the ball, but it was Lloris who was busier in goal. Tottenham have to increase the pressure.
The second half, the Spurs seemed to increase the tempo.
They had an attacking gap from the start, but had problems with final passes and finishing.
Tottenham’s attacks continued to press Sporting until the 60th minute.
Kane had a chance to get ripe, but his shot could still be stopped by Adan.
Sporting’s defense was still so tight that into the final 10 minutes, Spurs were clearly frustrated.
Conte showed an annoyed reaction on the touchline.
Right at the end of the game, 90 + 1 minute, Tottenham actually conceded.
Starting from a corner kick, the ball goes to the near post, Paulinho escapes control to deflect the ball into Lloris’ goal.
Sporting lead 1-0 over Tottenham.
When the match seemed to be over, Sporting actually added to their advantage in the 90+3 minute.
Arthur’s solo action on the left side, piercing the penalty box, outwit Romero and Emerson.
Arthur then managed to tear the nets of Lloris, the score 2-0 lasted until referee blow the whistle.
