Tottenham’s Second-Half Blitz Sinks 10-Man West Ham 4-1 in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Tottenham Hotspur staged an impressive comeback to claim a 4-1 victory over West Ham United, with three goals in a stunning eight-minute second-half period. Despite falling behind to a Mohammed Kudus opener, Spurs equalized through Dejan Kulusevski. The turning point came with quick goals from Yves Bissouma, an own goal by Alphonse Areola, and a third from Heung-Min Son, sealing the win. West Ham’s day worsened as Kudus was sent off late following a heated exchange.

Match Summary:

• West Ham’s Lead: Kudus put West Ham ahead in the 18th minute, following a save from Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario, who couldn’t keep out the second effort.
• Spurs’ Missed Chances: Despite good opportunities, including a close miss by Son and a header from Brennan Johnson, Tottenham found it tough to convert early.
• Equalizer: Kulusevski leveled the score with a shot that hit both posts before crossing the line, giving Spurs momentum.
• Game-Changing Goals: Bissouma put Spurs ahead in the 52nd minute, followed by an own goal from Areola after Todibo’s deflection of Son’s shot, and Son added a third.
• Late Drama: Kudus was sent off in the 86th minute after a VAR review confirmed violent conduct.

Tottenham HotspurWest Ham United October 19, 2024 4 - 1 Full Time

Player Ratings:

• Tottenham:
  • Top Performers: Kulusevski (Player of the Match), Bissouma, Sarr.
  • Notable Performances: Vicario, Porro, Romero.
• West Ham:
  • Top Performers: Kudus (before red card), Rodriguez.

Tottenham Coach Ange Postecoglou praised the fans and acknowledged that the second-half energy, driven by the introduction of Pape Sarr, turned the tide for his team.

West Ham’s Manager Julen Lopetegui was left frustrated by Kudus’ red card but didn’t challenge the VAR decision, noting the challenges ahead without his midfielder for the next games.

Stats Overview:

• Tottenham dominated with 22 shots and 57% possession, while West Ham had 11 shots with 43% possession. Spurs also led in corners with 13 compared to West Ham’s 5.

This win marked a significant bounce-back for Spurs after their previous loss, and the London derby victory provided joy to their supporters.