Dominic Solanke hits first Tottenham goal in victory over Brentford
Dominic Solanke opened his account for Tottenham to earn a much-needed 3-1 home win over Brentford.
After Ange Postecoglou’s team had narrowly avoided an early Carabao Cup exit at Coventry on Wednesday, they conceded after 22 seconds to Brentford through Bryan Mbeumo.
However, Solanke levelled in the eighth minute before Brennan Johnson made it goals in back-to-back matches after his ยูฟ่าเบท https://ufabet999.app recent social-media abuse and James Maddison wrapped up a deserved three points with a third late on.
The Bees were left to rue referee John Brooks failing to spot Spurs goalkeeper. Guglielmo Vicario’s handball outside the penalty area in the 58th minute. Before the Italian made key saves to deny Mbeumo and Kevin Schade.
Brentford were without Yoane Wissa due to an ankle injury, but again only needed 22 seconds to take the lead like they did at Manchester City.
Almost straight from the kick-off Keane Lewis-Potter cut inside and crossed for Mbeumo. Who was given too much space by Micky van de Ven and brilliantly volley into the top corner.
Spurs responded strongly with a Rodrigo Bentancur shot deflected wide before Maddison had an effort blocked by Ethan Pinnock.
Pinnock’s wayward pass led to Tottenham’s equaliser. Maddison stole in ahead of Vitaly Janelt and while Mark Flekken saved his low strike, Solanke was on hand to tap home in the eighth minute.
It was Solanke’s first goal since his £65million move from Bournemouth last month and also the third game in a row he had scored against Brentford.
The Spurs attack. Which had struggl to click during the opening weeks of the season. Was in full flow with a Son Heung-min curler save. Before Johnson drilled wide.