Tottenham start post-Kane era with a 2-2 draw at Brentford
In the absence of Harry Kane, Tottenham embarked on a new chapter, marked by an engaging 2-2 draw against Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday. The initial 45 minutes were brimming with action, resulting in all four goals being scored during this lively first half.
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- Published Date: 06:43 | 13 August 2023
- Modified Date: 06:43 | 13 August 2023
Tottenham Hotspur gave new manager Ange Postecoglou a rollercoaster Premier League debut when they started life after Harry Kane with a 2-2 draw in their opening game at Brentford on Sunday.
New signing James Maddison, taking on departed captain Kane's number 10 shirt, pulled the strings in midfield and provided two assists as Spurs took the lead, fell behind and came back for a point with all the goals in a lively first half.
Cristian Romero headed the visitors in front in the 11th minute, after a long VAR check for possible offside, but Bryan Mbeumo equalised 15 minutes later from the penalty spot and the Bees were 2-1 up in the 36th after a deflected Yoane Wissa shot.
Tottenham, who said farewell to Kane when the club's record scorer signed for Bayern Munich on Saturday, then made it 2-2 in first-half stoppage time when Emerson Royal lashed in a pass from Maddison.