Tottenham won 3-1 against Crystal Palace in the 27th round of the Premier League (PL) in the 2023/24 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, at midnight on the 3rd (Korea time).
Son Heung-min played one-top for the first time in a long time. He played as a front-line striker at a time when Hishalisson was out of the team due to injury.
Tottenham suffered a blow when Crystal Palace gave up the first goal. After that, he put his life and death on the reversal and aimed for a come-from-behind victory.
Tottenham returned the game to square one in the 23rd minute of the second half when Timo Werner scored an equalizer. With the atmosphere heating up, Christian Romero scored a come-from-behind goal in the 35th minute of the second half to turn the game around.
Son Heung-min sealed Tottenham’s victory. After breaking through Brennan Johnson’s pass at the 43rd minute of the second half, he scored with a simple shot in a 1:1 match with the goalkeeper. It was the 13th goal of the league.
Son Heung-min’s scoring as a front-line striker for the first time in a long time drew attention.
Son has scored 13 goals while playing as a front-line striker this season and has entered the race for top scorer.
Son Heung-min’s performance as a front-line striker was a side attack resource, but he was also compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, an idol who has been maintaining his position after changing to a striker.
“He possessed the ability to finish with both feet. He is taking a path similar to that of Ronaldo, who changed his position from side to side as a forward striker,” said Sky Sports of the U.K.
Son Heung-min was praised for his tremendous performance this season.
Tim Sherwood, who experienced both players and coaches at Tottenham, said, “I think Son is reborn. I think he will continue to show such plays.”
Jamie O’Hara, a Tottenham player, also applauded, saying, “To me, Son is one of the best soccer players in the world. I have to admit that he is a world-class player.”
Son Heung-min’s post-match move drew attention. Crystal Palace’s hug with Eberechi Eze ignited.
After the game, Son Heung-min met Eze, who scored the first goal against Tottenham, and was seen having a conversation while hugging him.
Tottenham fan site “The Boy Hootspur” said, “Son Heung-min, Oliver Skipp, and Brandon Austin were seen joking with Eze. Fans and players have come to have hope.”
“Eze’s free-kick goal was out of control. It was a fantastic goal,” Son said after the match, drawing more attention.
Son Heung-min’s move drew attention because news broke out that Tottenham was aiming to recruit Eze.
Amid rumors of Eze’s transfer to Tottenham, Captain Son Heung-min’s small action is drawing attention.
BY: 토토사이트