Tottenham 2-1 Coventry: Match Recap - ESPN UK
Spurs edge past Coventry in a hard-fought encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Coventry City in a Premier League match on Saturday, with goals from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane securing the win.
The match was a tight affair, with Coventry pressing Tottenham high and causing them problems.
Here are the key takeaways from the match:
Tottenham started brightly and took the lead in the 15th minute, when Son Heung-min scored a brilliant goal.
The South Korean winger received a pass from Harry Kane, cut inside, and curled a shot past the Coventry goalkeeper, Ben Wilson.
Coventry responded well and equalized in the 28th minute through Viktor Gyökeres.
The striker received a cross from Callum O'Hare and headed the ball past Guglielmo Vicario.
The match remained tight throughout the second half, but Tottenham were able to regain the lead in the 71st minute.
Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot after Coventry's Gustavo Hamer was penalized for a handball in the box.
Tottenham held on to their lead for the rest of the match, despite Coventry's best efforts.
Key Moments:
- 15' - Son Heung-min opens the scoring with a brilliant goal
- 28' - Viktor Gyökeres equalizes for Coventry with a header
- 71' - Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot to put Tottenham back in front
Player Ratings:
Tottenham:
- Son Heung-min: 8/10 - Brilliant goal and a constant threat throughout the match
- Harry Kane: 7/10 - Scored the winning penalty and provided the assist for Son's goal
- Guglielmo Vicario: 6/10 - Made a few key saves to keep Tottenham in the game
Coventry:
- Viktor Gyökeres: 7/10 - Scored Coventry's only goal and led the line well
- Callum O'Hare: 6/10 - Provided the assist for Gyökeres's goal
- Ben Wilson: 6/10 - Made some good saves but could do little about Son's goal
Overall:
Tottenham's victory was hard-fought but deserved.
The North London club was able to overcome a spirited performance from Coventry, who will feel that they deserved at least a point.
Tottenham will be hoping to build on this victory as they continue their Premier League campaign.
