The results of Preston North End vs Tottenham Hotspur in the 2022-2023 FA Cup are known. The Lilywhites -Tottenham Hotspur’s nickname – managed to secure a place in the next round after winning with a landslide score of 3-0 over The Whites -nicknamed Preston North End.
The match took place at Deepdale Stadium, England, on Sunday (29/1/2023) in the morning WIB. Three of Tottenham Hotspur’s winning goals were scored through Son Heung-min’s brace (50′ and 69′), and Arnaut Danjuma (87′).
Course of the Match
First Half
As soon as the match started, Tottenham found it difficult to attack. Their space was limited by Preston’s game, which closed the back line very tightly.
The opportunity for Tottenham then came in the 16th minute. After passing Preston’s players, Son Heung-min fired a kick. However, his efforts were driven away by Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.
However, that doesn’t mean Preston is without opportunities. They even almost took the lead in the 22nd minute. However, Robert Brady’s free kick still missed the target.
Determined to win, Tottenham continues to look for loopholes. In the 36th minute, The Lilywhites got the chance. Unfortunately, Dejan Kulusevski’s shot still soared.
Antonio Conte’s squad continues to try to find loopholes. However, no goals were created until the first half ended. The first 45 minutes ended with the score 0-0.
Second Half
Tottenham started the second half very aggressively. They even managed to take the lead in the 49th minute, thanks to Son’s goal. His kick successfully penetrated the opponent’s goal.
The incident also made the Tottenham players appear to attack. Opportunity then came in the 52nd minute. It’s just that, a kick from Ivan Perisic can still be driven away by defender Preston.
The visitors then managed to double their advantage in the 59th minute. Son broke into Preston’s goal again. He was able to make the most of Perisic’s pass and kick off a backheel.
Behind two goals, Preston tried to attack more. Even so, their movement can still be neutralized by Tottenham’s rearguard which is quite tight.
Tottenham then succeeded in adding to the advantage in the 87th minute. Arnaut Danjuma managed to score with his kick. This also ensured victory with a score of 3-0.
Preston North End vs Tottenham Hotspur line-ups
Preston North End
Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Browne, McCann, Ledson, Whiteman, Brady; Cannon, Evans
Coach: Ryan Lowe
Tottenham Hotspur
Forsters; Tanganga, Sanchez, Lenglet; Doherty, Bissouma, Bentancur, Sessegnon; Kulusevski, Son, Perisic
Coach: Antonio Conte
