[EPL 15R] ‘SON’s escape + Kane’s goal’ Tottenham lost 1-2 to Liverpool … Drop to 4th place – No.1 sports media, Sportal Korea

[스포탈코리아] Reporter Ban Jin-hyeok = Tottenham Hotspur’s rankings have dropped as Liverpool have been caught behind.

Tottenham suffered a 1-2 defeat in the English Premier League (EPL) 15th round match of the 2022/23 season against Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England at 1:30 (Korean time) of the 7th.

As a result, Tottenham’s league table dropped from 3rd to 4th.

Tottenham used a 5-3-2 form. Harry Kane and Ivan Perisic formed the top two, with Pierre-Emil Hoybier, Yves Bisuma and Rodrigo Bentancourt in second place. The defense was built by Ryan Sessegnon, Ben Davis, Clement Langlet, Eric Dyer and Emerson Royal, while the door was kept by Hugo Lloris.

Liverpool came up with a 4-1-2-1-2 tactic. In the front line Darwin Nunes and Mohamed Salah, followed by Roberto Firmino. Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho and Harvey Alliet placed themselves in the third row. The defense consisted of Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dyke, Ibrahima Konate and Alexander Arnold, and the goalkeeper was Alisson.

It was Liverpool that took the lead. At 6 ‘of the first half, Nunes opens the doors to the attack with a sharp shot. He took the lead with a goal in the 10th minute of the first half. Nunez’s short pass was scored by Salah with a left-footed shot, which ended in a goal.

Tottenham Hotspur counterattacks. In the 14th minute of the first half Perisic is involved in attack with Kane connecting the cross, but is disappointed when he hits the post. Afterwards, Hoyvier’s sharp shot went straight to the goalkeeper and he bowed his head.

Liverpool pulled the reins. The gap was widened by scoring more goals. In the 39th minute of the first half Salah took advantage of Dyer’s mistake and took the lead by two goals. Tottenham’s attack did not see the light and was rubbed.

It was Tottenham’s responsibility that dominated the second half. In the third minute, Perisic’s conversion shot hits the crossbar. At 5 ‘Sessegnon, who received a pass from Kane, focused on the goal and connected the referee’s shot. Liverpool didn’t stop. At 15 ‘Salah scores a hat-trick with a sharp shot.

Tottenham continued to look for opportunities, and managed to make up for it. In the 24th minute of the second half, Kane, who received a pass from Dejan Kulusevsky, shook the Liverpool goal and saved the flames of the chase.

Subsequently, the match continued in a fierce battle. Liverpool focused on one more goal to nail the match, while Tottenham focused on a result that was above the draw.

Tottenham continued to hit the Liverpool goal through their aggressive operation. However, due to the lack of 2%, it did not bear fruit. It was the moment when Son Heung-min’s vacancy made itself felt.

In the end, there were no further goals for Tottenham. Kneel at Liverpool.

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