The script at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was meant to sing the praises of Mathys Tel, the 21 year old Frenchman who once dazzled at Bayern Munich a...
The script at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was meant to sing the praises of Mathys Tel, the 21 year old Frenchman who once dazzled at Bayern Munich and finally decided to show his full arsenal in north London. For much of the contest, it appeared the young forward would be the hero, breaking the deadlock against Leeds United with a moment of genuine brilliance that seemed to push Tottenham closer to Premier League safety. But Roberto De Zerbi, now well into his tenure in front of these Tottenham faithful, knows all too well that nothing at this ground ever follows the script. Disaster was lurking just around the corner. Tel, in a moment of wild indiscipline, launched a reckless challenge on Ethan Ampadu. The referee had no hesitation. Penalty to Leeds. And up stepped Dominic Calvert Lewin, the England international composed enough to send the goalkeeper the wrong way and draw the visitors level from twelve yards. The damage was done. Tottenham, who have not won a league fixture on their own pitch since December, missed the chance to move four points clear of 18th placed West Ham with only two games left on the calendar. At the end of the day, the scheme of things now points to a straight shootout between these two London rivals for survival. The powers that be at White Hart Lane must be feeling the heat because the final day of the season will see Tottenham host Everton. The lion. �s share of the pressure now rests on De Zerbi. �s men to give a good account of themselves in front of their own supporters. Across the bustling viewing centres of Surulere and the packed halls of Ikeja, Lagos football enthusiasts were shaking their heads in disbelief. As the final whistle echoed through the screens, a collective groan went up.. �These Tottenham people, ehn,. � one supporter muttered, adjusting his jersey.. �They get the chance to finish the matter but they still dey find trouble. Calvert Lewin don show them shege today.. � Another fan, clad in a Leeds replica kit, raised a bottle of malt and declared it a win for the spirit of resilience. The debate raged long into the night, with many agreeing that Nigerian punters who backed Leeds to survive have not yet lost hope.
