Southampton made it difficult for Antonio Conte’s Tottenham, who could not close the year 2021 with a victory. Under the Italian coach, the Spurs have not lost since October 30, but at Saint Mary’s Stadium they had to settle for a draw (1-1).
It was the Saints who got ahead on the scoreboard. They did so in the 26th minute through the mediation of James Ward-Prowse, author of a great shot with the right, after the ball dribbled, taking advantage of a rebound.
Tottenham were forced to come back and managed to level the penalty score, transformed by Harry Kane in the 40th minute. The maximum penalty was committed on Son Heung-min by Salisu (who was expelled for his action).
From there, Conte’s team looked for the winning goal and had many opportunities. In addition, Kane himself had a goal disallowed for offside after a great play in which he received a long ball from Harry Winks.
A great ball sent by the Barbateño Bryan Gil (who entered in 77 ‘for Emerson Royal and was very active) was about to take advantage of Son to score with a header. Kane also had the goal in the descent, but it could not be. Before, Southampton gave Spurs a good scare on one occasion from Armando Broja, who frustrated, providential for his team, Davinson Sánchez.
Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster prevented Bryan Gil from scoring. In the end, 1-1 at the close of the year for Southampton and Tottenham.