The defender of the Argentine National Team and the TottenhamCristian “Cuti” Romero, was one of the great protagonists in the meeting against Arsenaland became the executioner of his own team: he converted a goal against and then committed a penalty.
In the northern classic of English football, which was played at the Emirates Stadium, corresponding to the sixth round of the Premier League, it did not start in the best way for the Argentine who, 25 minutes into the first stage, scored the first goal of the derby, but not in favor, but against his own fence.
Premier League: Cuti Romero and a match to forget against Arsenal
The man from Cordoba tried to clear Bukayo Saka’s shot, but the ball hit his shin guard and ended up hitting goalkeeper Vicario’s left post.
Despite that setback, the Spurs went in search of an equalizer and they achieved it. Although David Raya saved Arsenal’s goal a couple of times, At the end of the first half the tie finally came, after a great overflow by Maddison and the center back for the Korean Son’s goal.
However, this Sunday did not seem to be the best for the world champion since at the beginning of the second half of the match, he once again attacked his own goal. The thing is, In his attempt to block a shot that was destined for a goal, the ball hit him in the arm and there was a penalty for the local team. Once again Saka did not forgive and took a 2-1 lead.
Quickly, Tottenham equalized the match with another goal from Son: Maddison stole the ball from Jorginho at the start and left him alone with the number 7 who did not forgive and sealed what would be the final 2-2.
The Asian not only scored the two goals that marked the temporary ties, as a way of “saving” the derby, but also had a gesture in support of Cuti: The striker was replaced around the 77th minute and left the captain’s ribbon to the world champion.
Tottenham’s next game
After the tie, Tottenham will have their next match in the Premier League on Saturday, September 30 against the second in the League, Liverpool.
The leader of the championship, at the moment, is Manchester City who has 18 points, followed by Liverpool with 16, while Spurs are fourth with 14.
Source: Ambito
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