Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) assisted for Tottenham's opening goal.
Tottenham faced Ipswich Town in the '2024-25 Premier League Round 26' held at Portman Road, Ipswich, England, on the 23rd at 12 a.m. (Korean time), where Son Heung-min's assist and Archie Gray's opening goal occurred in the 18th minute of the first half. Tottenham took a 1-0 lead.
With 30 points, Tottenham climbed to 12th place. Ipswich Town, in 18th place, is in danger of relegation.
Captain Son Heung-min consistently started as Tottenham's left winger. He shone with an assist for Gray's opening goal in the 18th minute. Son Heung-min delivered his 8th assist of the league.
Mathis Tel took the striker position, supported by Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, and Brennan Johnson in the attacking line. In midfield were Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Moura with Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, and Jed Spence in defense. The goalkeeper was Guglielmo Vicario.
Tottenham faced a crisis right from the start of the match. They allowed the first shot to Ipswich just one minute in. Vicario made a dramatic save to avert the crisis. Tottenham allowed another shot, but it was called offside.
Just two minutes later, Tottenham's defense collapsed again. Ipswich's diagonal shot narrowly missed the goalpost. Tottenham faced a crisis with a potential three-goal deficit just three minutes into the match.
Son Heung-min created a perfect opportunity. In the 12th minute of the first half, he completely broke through the left side and passed to Moura. Moura's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper. Son Heung-min's assist was wasted.
Ultimately, it was Son Heung-min who made it happen. In the 18th minute of the first half, he broke through two players in the box and delivered a perfect pass. Gray finished with a header, scoring the opening goal. Tottenham took a 1-0 lead.