Tottenham Hotspur rained on Bournemouth’s parade, ending their seven-game unbeaten streak with a thrilling 3-1 victory in the Premier League on Sunday night.
Despite dominating the match in terms of possession and chances, the Cherries were ultimately undone by Spurs’ clinical finishing and a slice of luck.
Pape Matar Sarr opened the scoring early for Tottenham, but his joy was short-lived as he went off injured.
Bournemouth, led by the in-form Dominic Solanke, bombarded Spurs’ goal with 24 attempts, but Guglielmo Vicario stood firm in the Tottenham net.
The Cherries’ dominance seemed destined to translate into points, but it was Tottenham who struck again in the 70th minute.
Son Heung-min, finding space on the left, unleashed a thunderous left foot shot that Neto could only parry into the net.
Richarlison then put the game to bed with a simple finish, his fifth goal in his last five league appearances.
Bournemouth did manage a late consolation goal through Alex Scott, but it was too little too late. Tottenham, despite playing the final minutes with 10 men after Alejo Veliz’s injury, held on to secure a crucial victory that keeps them in the hunt for a top-four finish.
“Every week is a battle, but we also played some decent stuff. We’re trying to build something, a team with resilience gained through tough times.” Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said.
“We controlled the game but missed our chances. We have to learn from this and keep fighting.” Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said.
Despite the late scare from Scott’s goal and a disallowed effort, Tottenham held firm to secure a vital three points. This win proves their ability to grind out results even against formidable opponents, giving them a much-needed boost in their quest for a top-four finish.
