Late Richarlison heroics secure dramatic comeback win for Tottenham against Sheffield United
Posted : 16 September 2023
In a dramatic comeback, Tottenham came from behind to beat Sheffield United 2-1, with Richarlison playing a crucial role. The Brazil striker, who recently revealed his struggles off the field, came off the bench and headed in an equalizer eight minutes into stoppage time. He then provided the assist for Dejan Kulusevski's winning goal.
Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, had enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, but their run was under threat when Gustavo Hamer's strike put Sheffield United ahead. The Blades had employed a defensive gameplan and relied on goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, who made several crucial saves.
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Tottenham found it challenging to break through the resolute Sheffield United defense. Foderingham's saves denied Yves Bissouma, Ismaila Sarr, Son Heung-min, Manor Solomon, James Maddison, and Kulusevski at various points in the match.
Brennan Johnson thought he had equalized for Tottenham, but his goal was ruled offside. However, Richarlison's header from Ivan Perisic's corner brought Spurs level, setting the stage for the late drama.
The win extends Tottenham's impressive start to the season, making it their best start in 57 years. They remain in the top two of the early-season Premier League table. Meanwhile, Sheffield United, despite putting up strong performances against top teams, remains winless with just one point from their first five games. Oli McBurnie was sent off late in the match, further compounding their woes.
Richarlison's impact both on and off the pitch offers hope for his Spurs career, with the win providing a significant boost to the team's early-season aspirations under Postecoglou.
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