finally exploded Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League (EPL) broke a long silence and scored a goal. It has been 85 days since the ‘multi-goal’ against Frankfurt in October of last year, and 110 days in 9 matches since the hat-trick against Leicester City in September of last year in terms of the league. Son Heung-min prepared an opportunity for a reversal while tasting the goal.
Son Heung-min scored a key goal in the 27th minute of the second half leading 3-0 in the EPL match against Crystal Palace held at Selhurst Park in London, England on the 4th (local time). Tottenham won 4-0.
Son Heung-min, who started the game that day, showed active movement. In the beginning of the game, he moved in search of empty space several times in a high position, and actively participated in defense. He also played a key role in the process of linking up with his teammates, such as creating a shooting opportunity for Brian Hill in the penalty box in the 3rd minute of the first half.
Tottenham took the lead with a goal in the 2nd minute of the second half. A pass from Son Heung-min passed through the hill to Ivan Perisic, and Perisic’s cross was headed by Harry Kane. Tottenham, riding on momentum, five minutes later, Kane shook the net with a powerful right-footed shot from Hill’s pass in the penalty box. It was the moment when the ‘multi-goal’ was completed.
Tottenham, who rode the momentum, widened the gap even more. Son Heung-min’s movement was a brilliant goal. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Son Heung-min, who received Kane’s pass from the opponent’s camp, dribbled the ball and passed it to Matt Doherty, who was infiltrating, and Doherty pushed it with a left-footed shot. However, the ball hit the opponent’s foot and was deflected, so it was not recorded with the help of Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min, who showed good performance, eventually took over Kane’s pass in the 27th minute of the second half and shook the net with a sensational left-footed shot. It was a goal made after overcoming the competition with the opponent. Son Heung-min, who reported his 4th league goal in 9 league games after his hat-trick against Leicester City in September last year, was delighted as he took off his mask and threw it away. He also showed off his unique ‘click ceremony’.
Son Heung-min, who had not scored a goal for 110 days, provided an opportunity for a rebound. It is noteworthy what role this goal will play in Son Heung-min’s performance in the future, as he rose to the top EPL scorer with a unique drive in the second half of the 2021-2022 season, between January and May.
Immediately after the match, Son Heung-min expressed his feelings, saying, “I am sorry for the team for not living up to expectations,” and “I hope this victory will be a turning point and regain confidence.” He continued, “This goal is very important to me,” and added, “I want to score more goals.”
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte also expressed satisfaction. Coach Conte, who hugged Son Heung-min fiercely right after the final whistle, said in an interview, “I was happy that Sonny (Son Heung-min’s nickname) and Kane scored,” adding, “Goals are necessary for the players to feel confident. It was a really important goal,” he said.메이저놀이터
Tottenham, which has shown unstable defensive power by allowing more than two goals in the recent 7 league games in a row, achieved a scoreless game and won its 10th win of the season.