A milestone on the European stage in 11 years and 419 games… Tottenham completes 2-0 Brentford
Son Heung-min scored two consecutive goals,’a big success’
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min, right, scores his side’s second goal past Brentford’s goalkeeper David Raya Martin during the EFL Cup semi-final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.(Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP) POOL PHOTO
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok =’Son Sational’ Son Heung-min (29) scored 150 goals in total in Europe, leading Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup (League Cup) final in England.
Son Heung-min started 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2020-2021 season Carabao Cup (League Cup) between Tottenham and Brentford of the Championship (2nd Division) held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 6th (Korean time) An additional goal was scored in the 25th minute of the second half, which contributed to Tottenham’s 2-0 victory.
Heung-min Sohn, who debuted in Hamburg, Germany (20 goals) in 2010, played only on the European stage, from Leverkusen (29 goals, Germany) to Tottenham (101 goals), scored 150 goals in the first professional team in 419 games. .
Son Heung-min, who built the top 100 goal for Tottenham in the 17th round of the English Premier League with Leeds United on the 2nd, showed off his fierce goal determination by making a goal that will be a milestone for two consecutive games in the official game.
Son Heung-min’s season offense point record increased to 16 goals and 8 assists (EPL 12 goals, 5 assists, Europa League 3 goals, 3 assists, and 1 League Cup).
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Tottenham, who reached the League Cup final six years after the 2014-2015 season tournament, left only ‘1 win’ until the fifth victory in this tournament after 13 years since the 2007-2008 season.
If Tottenham wins this tournament, which is one of the best teams in England, it will be the first ever since winning the 2007-2008 League Cup in all competitions, including the EPL, the English Football Association FA Cup, and the European Club Competition.
On the 7th, Tottenham fight against the victorious team of Manchester United and Manchester City in the semi-final on the 7th at the Wembley Stadium on April 24th for the championship cup.
Tottenham, fourth in the EPL, beat Brentford, fourth in the championship, from the beginning.
In the 12th minute of the first half, Cross Musa Sissoko from the left by Legilon finished with a header at the door and scored the opening goal.
Regilon’s precise kick, which allowed Sissoko between the opponent’s defenses to lift his head without jumping high, shone.
In the 15th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min aimed at the goal.
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Lucas Mora digging into the left handed the ball behind him, and Son Heung-min finished with a right-footed shot from inside the penalty area, but goalkeeper David Raya blew himself to the left.
Brentford, who had nowhere to retreat, made several threatening scenes, causing Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho to tense.
In the 38th minute of the first half of the first half, Son Heung-min defeated the opportunity to equalize with Brentford with’Hustle Play’.
On the right side of the goal area, Sohn Heung-min threw himself to block a strong shot by Josh Da Silva’s left foot.
In the 18th minute of the second half, Brentford goalkeeper Ivan Tony shook the net with a header in a corner.
However, in the video reading (VAR), when Ethan Pinock made the last pass, it was confirmed that Tony was in an offside position due to a slight difference, and the score was again 1-0.
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It was Son Heung-min who clearly tilted the weight of the game toward Tottenham.
In the 15th minute of the second half, Sissoko’s cross from the right was finished with a volley shot from the left of the goal area, and Son Heung-min, who was disappointed by the slight deviation to the right of the goal, scored a 2-0 goal in the second half.
In the counterattack situation, Tanggi Ndombele took over the infiltration pass and shook the net with a powerful right-footed shot from the front of the goal area.
In the 39th minute of the second half, Brentford’s Da Silva was sent off after receiving a red card for a foul kicking the shin of Tottenham Harry Winks. Tottenham, who gained the numerical advantage, ended the game with ease.
Son Heung-min was replaced by Carlos Vinicius in the 44th minute of the second half.
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