Tottenham claim dramatic last-gasp victory over nine-man LiverpoolBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterTottenham celebrated another jaw-dropping 2-1 stoppage-time victory as Joel Matip’s own goal finally broke nine-man Liverpool’s resistance. Curtis Jones and half-time introduction Diogo Jota were sent off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Spurs finally beat Liverpool at the fifth time of asking. Son Heung-min was on the scoresheet for Tottenham (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonLuis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister had attempts for Liverpool before Dejan Kulusevski failed to reach Richarlison’s tantalising cross at the other end. Curtis Jones was one of two Liverpool players sent off (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonReferee Simon Hooper was advised to watch the challenge back and, after reviewing it, upgraded the card to red. But Spurs have a never-say-die attitude under Postecoglou and their patience paid dividends in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Source: Irish Independent October 01, 2023 14:00 UTC