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Richarlison's late strike seals win for Spurs vs. Chelsea
1 Aug
Summary
- Richarlison scored a dramatic late winner for Tottenham against Chelsea.
- Tottenham played a man down after a second-half red card.
- The Premier League season starts August 21st, with Tottenham playing on the 22nd.
Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious against Chelsea with a 2-1 win in a Saturday friendly held in Sydney, Australia. The decisive goal came deep into stoppage time from Brazilian star Richarlison, who came on as a substitute. Tottenham faced adversity when defender Danso received a red card in the second half, reducing the team to ten men. Earlier, Tonali had opened the scoring for Spurs, but Chelsea's Estêvão quickly equalized, marking his first start after an injury. The match also featured a strong save by goalkeeper Kinsky denying João Pedro. This friendly serves as crucial preparation for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The season officially commences on August 21st, with Tottenham scheduled to play Brentford on August 22nd, and Chelsea facing Fulham on August 24th.
