Who's going to be kicked out? Son Heung-min's fantasy of changing doubts 2 assists, joining 1010 in the 5th season + highest score in the team! Tottenham beat Ipswich 41 for first three straight wins

Feb 23, 2025

As expected, it was Son Heung-min. He became the top contributor to the victory again with two assists.

Tottenham won a 4-1 victory with Son Heung-min's two assists in the 26th round of the English Premier League in the 2024-2025 season against Ipswich Town at Portman Road in Ipswich, England on the 23rd (Korea time). With this victory, Tottenham won its first three consecutive league games this season. Tottenham, which had 33 points (10 wins, 2 draws and 13 losses), rose to 12th place. Ipswich, a relegation zone, remained in 18th place with 17 points.

Son Heung-min started the day and recorded two assists in the first half alone. He helped Brennan Johnson score back-to-back goals in the 18th and 26th minutes of the first half. With two assists, Son scored 10 goals and 10 assists this season. This season, Son Heung-min has scored six goals and nine assists in 23 league games, three goals in six Europa League games, one assist in two FA Cup games and one goal in four League Cup games.

This is the fifth time Son Heung-min has scored double digits in both scoring and helping in a season. Starting with the 2017-2018 season (18 goals-11 assists), he succeeded in joining 10-10 in the 2019-2020 season (18 goals-11 assists), the 2020-2021 season (22 goals-17 assists), and the 2023-2024 season (17 goals-10 assists). Son Heung-min also made a milestone of achieving 20 offensive points for nine consecutive seasons.

Son Heung-min played 74 minutes, making three shots, creating three chances, 21 successful passes (86%) and two ground ball competitions. The evaluation was good, too. Foot mob gave him 8.5 points, the second highest rating after Johnson, who scored multiple goals. Huscored also scored 7.8 points, the second-highest among both teams.

The British media's evaluation was even better. Football London scored nine points higher than Johnson. Football London was in a lively early stage. He used his excellent skills to help Johnson score by scoring a low cross after breaking through the side. After that, he dug inside once again and helped Johnson score additional points with an accurate pass. In the second half, there was some limited space to play, but he recorded two wonderful assists. Defender Danso was the only player who received nine points along with Son Heung-min.

The Evening Standard was also involved in both of Johnson's goals with a lively move in the 'side. He gave an eight-point rating, saying, "I am enjoying the benefits of my recent schedule."

It was an important game for Son Heung-min. He has been at the center of criticism for his recent continuous slump. The criticism against Son Heung-min went too far. Of course, it is true that it has come down compared to its heyday, but the level of criticism from fans and experts has increased. Even the team was sluggish, and all the criticism was focused on Son Heung-min. The phrase 'the aging curve is here' is fundamental, and the word 'not qualified to claim' should be sold', There was even a story that `you have to come down from the main battle,' and `you don't listen to the director.'

In this situation, TBR Football went one step further and reported that even Postecoglou would turn away Son Heung-min. TBR Football reported that coach Enze Postecoglou made a request to reinforce the excellent side winger to replace Son Heung-min. The media reported that `Tottenham's goal in the transfer market this summer is to strengthen its offense. Son Heung-min is ready to break up with him, 'Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is salivating. It will be Tottenham's number one recruitment, he reported.

There was also a specific ransom. Tottenham Hotspur News reported 'If Tottenham receives an offer of around £41.4 million this summer, Tottenham will consider selling Son Heung-min this summer. This amount is difficult to refuse. It is equivalent to 75.2 billion won in our money. It's a huge sum considering he's a 33-year-old striker. Coincidentally, it was the same amount that Saudi al-Hilal would pay.

There was even a shocking article saying that if the Saudi proposal was not accepted, it would be put on a bench. In this situation, Son Heung-min started as if to show off, showing off his strong performance, once again signaling that he is still the center of Tottenham's attack. Postecoglou, speaking at a press conference after the game, said "When we had the ball, we always made a threatening scene"Especially Son Heung-min made an unstoppable play in the first half."," he said, giving high praise.

Tottenham put forward a 4-2-3-1 model on the day. Matistel was one-top, and Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Johnson were in the second line. Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Beribal worked together in the midfield. Destiny Udogi, Archie Gray, Kevin Danso and Jed Spence made up the four-back. Guglielmo Vicario defended the goal.

The home team Ipswich also went 4-2-3-1. Liam Delap was on the front line, under which Clark, Omari Hutchinson and Jaden Philojinbideis sat. The third line was formed by Jens Kazust and Kalvin Phillips, while the four backs were formed by Leaf Davis, Jacob Greaves, Dara Oshay and Ben Godfrey. Alex Palmer wore goalkeeper gloves.

As soon as it started, Ipswich had a chance. In the 30th minute of the first half, Ipswich went on a counterattack, and Delap's shot was blocked by Vicario's good defense. Philojean Bidace then connected with a shot, but Hutchinson interfered with Vicario's view and became offside. Delap then made another threatening shot, but missed.

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In the sixth minute, the goalpost was hit. Delap connected Phillips' cross with a header in a free kick situation. The shot came off the Tottenham post. Ipswich's misfortune ensued.

Tottenham, which overcame the crisis, took the lead little by little. Son Heung-min took the lead in the 13th minute. Son Heung-min, who broke through the left, attempted a cutback. Beribal's shot came off the defense.

Tottenham scored the first goal. It was 18 minutes. Son Heung-min's performance shone. Son Heung-min, who dug into the left area, put in a cutback, not a shot. Johnson put Son Heung-min's pass with his right foot and shook the Ipswich net.

The Son Heung-min-Johnson duo shone again in the 26th minute. Son Heung-min once again broke down Ipswich's side. This time again, Son Heung-min chose pass instead of shooting. Johnson finished with his left foot to make it 2-0.

Ipswich hit back. He recovered one goal in 36 minutes. Clark, who received Phillips' penetration pass, attempted a cutback, and Hutchinson finished it off. They chased 2-1. Ipswich, who was in the mood with the goal, had a chance to equalize. Fortunately, Hutchinson's shot headed in front of the Vicario goalkeeper.

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In the extra time of the first half, Son Heung-min fired a powerful shot in front of the box. He was blocked by a defensive wall. In the end, Tottenham finished with a 2-1 lead in the first half.

In the second half, Ipswich had another chance. Luke Wolfenden, who entered as a 15-minute substitute, equalised, but was offside. Tottenham made a difference. 20 min Instead of Johnson, James Medicine was put in. Apart from Udo flag, Pedro prisoners were also brought in. In the 29th minute, Son Heung-min and Tell were excluded, and Wilson O'Dober and Dejan Scarlett were added.

Tottenham opened the scoring. In the 32nd minute, Spence, who received a pass from Medicine, attempted a right-footed shot. It deflected off the defensive foot and shook the net as it was.

In the 39th minute, he scored a netting goal. In the counterattack situation, Kulusevski went into the box from the right side and looked at the far post and tried to shoot with his left foot. The shot hit the post and was sucked into the net. The game ended like this.

Tottenham strengthened their defense by putting Yves Bissouma in place of Beribal. The extra time has passed. No more goals were scored, and Tottenham ended with a 4-1 victory.