After taking the lead and conceding a draw in the 1st half, the London team beats the odds in the final stage and, with 3-1, resumes 4th place in the table
Photo: Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images – Caption: Van de Ven shoots to score Tottenham’s second goal against Nottingham Forest / Play10
With a good performance, especially in the second half, Tottenham, at home, closed the 32nd English round with a good victory over Nottingham Forest, 3-1, this Sunday (7/4). The London team started on top, taking the lead with an own goal from former Corinthians defender Murillo. They conceded a draw in the first half, a goal from Chris Wood. Then it almost took a turnaround, as Wood himself missed an unbelievable goal. However, in the final stage, Spurs confirmed the victory with goals from Van de Ven and Pedro Porro.
With 60 points, Tottenham remains in the fight for a place in the Champions League, in fourth place, alongside Aston Villa, but with a better balance. Nottingham remains in despair. They have 25 points and are first outside the relegation zone. But Luton Towm, first in, has the same 25 points, only behind on balance. However, it is worth remembering that Nottingham lost four points for not complying with the financial fair play imposed by the English federation.
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Tottenham dispatches the zebra
The game had two distinct moments in the first half. For 20 minutes, Tottenham were much superior, creating several great chances and reaching the goal in the 15th minute. Former Corinthians Murillo tried to cut and scored against. However, when Nottingham reached the equalizer, at 27, with New Zealand striker Chris Wood anticipating the marker and completing Elanga’s cross. The game has changed. Tottenham felt the goal, stopped attacking with quality and struggled. The only reason it didn’t turn around was because of Wood’s ineptitude, as he took a free pass from goalkeeper Vicario and missed the goal, hitting the post.
In the second half, Tottenham took the lead again after eight minutes. After a corner on the right, there was a good exchange of passes. The ball reached Son who rolled for Van der Ven to send a bomb into the corner. At 13, the Londoners expanded. This time the play was from the left and the cross reached Pedro Porro. The Spaniard shot Sells’ goal: 3 to 1. Nottingham didn’t have the strength to seek a draw. Therefore, they remain at great risk of relegation. Tottenham is well in the fight for a place in the next Champions League.
Games from the 32nd round of the English Championship
Saturday (6/4)
Wolverhampton 1×2 West Ham
Everton 1×0 Burnley
Aston Villa 3×3 Brentford
Fulham 0x1 Newcastle
Luton Town 2×1 Bournemouth
Domingo (7/4)
Tottenham 3×1 Nottingham Forest
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