Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) rescued Tottenham from a crisis.

Tottenham drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in the 28th round of the 2024-2025 Premier League season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on the 9th at 11 p.m. (Korea Standard Time).

Having broken free from a two-game losing streak, Tottenham maintained their 13th place with 34 points (10 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses). Bournemouth recorded 44 points (12 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses), staying in 9th place.

Tottenham lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. The attacking front included Wilson Odoeber, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson, while Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Rodrigo Bentancur were positioned in the midfield. The defense consisted of Jed Spence, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, and Pedro Porro, with Guglielmo Vicario as the goalkeeper.

Son Heung-min was named on the substitutes' bench. James Maddison, Mathys Tel, Lucas Verival, Archie Gray, and Destiny Udogie also sat on the bench. This appeared to be a decision in preparation for the upcoming UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar.

Bournemouth opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. At the front, Ivan Iwobi took position, while Antoine Semenyo, Justin Cluivert, and Marcus Tavernier were placed in the second line. In the midfield, Tyler Adams and Ryan Christie coordinated, and the defense was composed of Miloš Kerkez, Dean Huyse, James Hill, and Lewis Cook. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Tottenham faced a scoring crisis right at the start of the match. Romero lost possession in the defensive area. Iwobi seized the opportunity and attempted a shot, but Vicario dove to make a crucial save.

From the beginning of the first half, Tottenham continued to make mistakes under Bournemouth's strong pressure. In the 4th minute, Bissouma made a passing error that allowed Cluivert a shooting opportunity. However, once again, Vicario made a save to prevent a goal.

Under Bournemouth's strong pressure, Tottenham struggled even to launch a proper attack. The passing flow was interrupted, forcing them to rely on long balls, and they failed to capitalize on counter-attack opportunities. They maintained possession but performed poorly.

Ultimately, Bournemouth recorded the first goal. In the 42nd minute, Kerkez intercepted a pass from Porro, swiftly broke through, and delivered an early cross to the opposite side. Tavernier arrived in time to finish, putting Bournemouth ahead 1-0. The first half ended.

Son Heung-min was substituted in at the start of the second half. Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou replaced Johnson and Bissouma with Son Heung-min and Lucas Verival, making a change. Son Heung-min was positioned as a left winger, while Odoeber moved to the right.

Bournemouth seemed to add a second goal early in the second half, but an offside was called. In the 6th minute of the second half, Cluivert found the net, but Semenyo was in an offside position in the previous play.

Son Heung-min attempted a decisive shot in the 9th minute of the second half, but it hit the post. He avoided the opposing defender in the box and struck with his right foot. The ball deflected off the defender and struck the post.

Tottenham strengthened their attack by bringing in Micky van de Ven and James Maddison in the 16th minute of the second half.

In the 20th minute of the second half, Bournemouth added another goal. Cluivert delivered a precise through pass, and Iwobi received it and finished with a chip shot, making it 2-0.

Tottenham also began to counterattack. They reduced the deficit by one goal. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Sarr attempted a cross from the right, and the ball was sucked into the goal. The goalkeeper's positioning became fortunate in allowing a comeback goal.

Son Heung-min brought the game back to level terms. In the 37th minute of the second half, he made a quick penetration to create a one-on-one situation with the opposing goalkeeper and won a foul, earning a penalty kick. Bournemouth players protested vehemently, but the decision was not overturned.

As the penalty kicker, Son Heung-min attempted a Panenka kick and found the net. It was his 7th goal of the league and marked his first score in 10 official matches.

The match concluded without any additional goals, ending in a 2-2 draw. Both teams shared one point each as they finished the game.

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