Post-Match Report

U-23s: Arsenal 1-3 Tottenham - How it happened

Tottenham Hotspur U23 -

Mangata Pay UK Stadium, Meadow Park
Premier League 2 - Division One
Premier League 2 - Division One
  Arsenal U23
      
                  Ballard (18)
            
   crest
Arsenal U23
Ballard (18)
1 3
  Tottenham Hotspur U23
      
              T. Eyoma (26)
               O. Skipp (35)
               K. Bennetts (57)
          
   crest
Tottenham Hotspur U23
T. Eyoma (26) O. Skipp (35) K. Bennetts (57)

WHAT HAPPENED

 

Daniel Ballard’s opener ultimately counted for nothing as Tottenham came from behind to beat us 3-1 at Meadow Park on Saturday.

 

The centre back headed us in front from a free-kick after just 18 minutes, but our lead was cancelled out before the interval.

 

Tottenham right-back Timothy Eyoma nodded in the equaliser for the visitors, as they capitalised on a set-piece of their own.

 

By the 36th minute, Tottenham had taken the lead. Oliver Skipp gave the visitors the advantage in impressive fashion, with a cool side-footed volley into the top corner.

 

We looked to battle back, but were stung soon after half-time when Keanan Bennetts scored from a free-kick, as our afternoon ended in defeat. 

WHAT IT MEANS

 

We remain four points behind Premier League 2 leaders Leicester City, but have two games in hand. Liverpool, who occupy second, are just one point ahead - and we also hold two games in hand on them.

 

 

WHAT’S NEXT

 

Steve Gatting’s side have a chance to bounce back next Saturday, when they host Chelsea at London Colney. 

 

Kick-off is at 12pm (UK time) but attendance is by invitation only. 

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