Tottenham left fans disappointed until the end.
On the 26th (Korea time), he was devastated by a score of 1-4 in the final match of the 38th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against Brighton, which was held in a festive mood following the European Europa League (UEL) victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Tottenham, which took the lead with Dominic Solanke's penalty kick first goal in the 17th minute of the first half, lost 1-4 in the second half by dedicating consecutive goals to Jack Hinselwood. As a result, Tottenham, which has recorded three consecutive wins and seven consecutive winless games (1 draw and 6 losses), finished the season in 17th place, the lowest among the remaining ranks. It is the club's lowest ranking since the launch of the EPL.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min watched his team's defeat from the seat next to the bench in plain clothes on the day in the aftermath of his foot injury. Son Heung-min has seven goals and nine assists in 30 league games. It has ended the EPL double-digit scoring record for eight consecutive seasons since 2015-2016 (4 goals), the season of joining Tottenham.
After the final match on the day, the final rankings of the 20 teams were confirmed. Liverpool- Arsenal-Man City-Chelsea-Newcastle-Astonville-Nottingham Forest- Brighton-Bonmouth-Brentford-Fullam-Crystal Palace-Everton-West Ham-Manchester United-Tottenham-Leicester City-Ipswich-Southampton in that order.
In addition to Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle won the European Champions League ticket next season. Tottenham will play in the `Champs' as the Europa League winner. Leicester-Ipswich-Southampton are relegated early.
Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou has set up a three-top with Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Matisse Tello. Rodrigo Bentancur, Papesar and Archie Gray built the three-middle, while Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Mickey van der Penn and Destiny Udogi built the four-back. Guglielmo Vicario defended the goal.
Tottenham took the lead by scoring the first goal in the 17th minute of the first half. Tel got a penalty foul in the penalty area. Solanke, who was a kicker, calmly scored the net. Tottenham finished with a 1-0 lead in the first half.
The game changed 180 degrees in the second half. At the beginning of the second half, Kaoru Mitoma and Diego Gomes were put in at the same time, adding speed to the side. Perhaps due to the aftermath of the Europa League win, Tottenham players had difficulty keeping up with Brighton's pace.
Tottenham, which continued to allow the opponent to attack the side, eventually gave up the equalizer six minutes into the second half. In a corner kick situation, Hinselwood, who received a header pass from a teammate at the gate, opened the goal with a sensational shot.
In the 19th minute of the second half, Hinselwood also scored an upset goal with a sensational heel kick from a corner attack.
Tottenham launched a counterattack with Wilson O'Dober, Hishalisson, Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies in succession. However, in the 43rd minute of the second half, Matt O'Reilly dedicated an additional goal with a penalty kick. In the third minute of extra time, Diego Gomes dedicated a 'debut goal' and a net goal. The match ended in a 4-1 victory for Brighton.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
