Is it a sign of resurrection? Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham)’s long-awaited fourth goal broke. Since September of last year, it has been 4 months as a date and 9 games as a number of games. After scoring the goal, Son Heung-min threw off his mask and roared like a lion.
In the English Premier League (EPL) away match against Crystal Palace held at Selhurst Park in London on the 5th (Korean time), Tottenham won 4-0 by tying up multiple goals from Harry Kane (30) and a key goal from Son Heung-min. Reaped. Tottenham, who reported victory in three games, climbed to the top of the season with 10 wins (3 draws and 5 losses) and kept 5th place in the league (33 points). The gap with 4th place Manchester United (35 points), which is competing for the European Champions League berth next season, is two points.
Son Heung-min’s goal came in the 27th minute of the second half when Tottenham was leading 3-0. When Kane’s roving pass from the rear hit the opposing defender’s back and refracted, Son Heung-min, who quickly grabbed the ball, connected it with a left-footed shot from the front of the penalty box and shook the net. The first goal of the new year in 2023 and the 4th goal in the regular league this season. It was the moment when Son Heung-min, who had been silent since his hat-trick against Leicester City in September of last year, tasted a goal after 109 days and announced his revival. Heung-Min Son recorded 4 goals and 2 assists this season. Including cup competitions such as the Champions League, 6 goals and 2 assists. Son Heung-min also scored the 97th goal in EPL history, and came close to his 100th goal by three goals. In addition, along with club legend Teddy Sheringham (57), he was tied for second in Tottenham’s personal career goals. The top scorer in this category is Kane (196 goals).
Tottenham’s scorer, who finished the first half 0-0, sparked fire in the second half. In the 3rd minute of the second half, after a pass from Son Heung-min and Brian Hill (22), Ivan Perisic (34) raised a cross from the left flank, and Kane jumped up and headed it. 안전놀이터 The atmosphere changed dramatically when Tottenham scored first, breaking the trend of struggling by giving up the opening goal in all 10 previous games. Tottenham, who gained momentum, widened the score with Kane’s additional goal in the 8th minute of the second half. Kane, who scored multiple goals, scored his 198th personal goal in his 300th regular league game, surpassing English legend Alan Shearer (53 goals, 196 goals). A minute later his third goal came. When Son Heung-min’s pass from the right side of the penalty box was deflected by a defender, Matt Doherty finished it. Unfortunately, Son Heung-min, who missed the opportunity to help, scored a goal in the 27th minute of the second half, completing a 4-goal victory.
Son Heung-min and Kane collaborated on another record that day. He scored in a total of 34 EPL games, setting a new record, surpassing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah-Sadio Mane (33 goals) combination. As Mane moved to Bayern Munich (Germany) last season, the Liverpool combination cannot continue the record.
After the game, Son Heung-min said, “I felt sorry for my teammates because the performance did not live up to expectations. I hope today will be a turning point,” he said. “Our players, including myself, are trying to maintain consistency. Scoring is very important to regain confidence. I will score more goals in the upcoming games.” Tottenham coach Antonio Conte (54) also said, “I am happy that Sonny finally scored. Strikers have to score goals and feel confident. It was a really important goal for him.” WhoScored.com, a website specializing in soccer statistics, gave Son Heung-min a score of 8.3. It is third on the team after Kane (9.3 points), who scored multiple goals, and Doherty (8.6 points), the protagonist of the third goal.