Spurs 2-3 Bournemouth :Tottenham’s Top-Four Hopes Dashed as Bournemouth Snatch Late Victory
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a major setback in their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League after losing 3-2 at home to relegation-threatened AFC Bournemouth. The game was crucial for both teams for different reasons, with Spurs needing a win to keep their hopes of playing in the Champions League next season alive, while Bournemouth were desperate for points to avoid the drop.
Spurs take early lead but Bournemouth fight back
Tottenham started brightly, taking the lead through Son Heung-Min in the 14th minute. However, Bournemouth came back strongly and equalised through Matias Vina before taking the lead early in the second half through Dominic Solanke. Tottenham raised their intensity level and managed to level the scores through Arnaut Danjuma in the 88th minute, but it was not enough as Bournemouth scored a last-gasp winner through substitute Dango Ouattara.
Interim manager rues missed chances
Interim manager Cristian Stellini was disappointed with the result and rued missed opportunities: “It is a really tough day today because we didn’t achieve what we wanted. If Richarlison scores that opportunity we are probably here to enjoy a moment. But now we do not enjoy because we allowed them to score three goals.”
The defeat leaves Tottenham in fifth place in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, and with only seven games remaining, their chances of finishing in the top four look bleak. The result was a huge blow for Tottenham, who still have to play Manchester United later this month and have a tough away fixture at Newcastle United next weekend. They will need to regroup quickly and find a way to win games if they are to keep their hopes of playing in the Champions League next season alive.
