Kane Returns But Tottenham Suffer Shock Loss Against Burnley

By Daily Sports on February 24, 2019

Harry Kane scored on his Tottenham return, but the London side’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they were beaten 2-1 at Burnley.

Burnley went in front soon after half-time when Chris Wood headed home, and although Kane fired in a swift equaliser, the home side struck the decisive blow when Ashley Barnes tapped in late on. Kane, back from injury, had needed only a quarter of an hour to come close, turning and running into the area before firing a low shot just wide.

Although Spurs were beginning to enjoy the majority of possession, they were struggling to ask keeper Tom Heaton too many questions, with headers from Kane and Serge Aurier posing no real problems.

Just after the half-hour, Son Heung-Min's run ended with a cross that flashed through the area, while Barnes lashed a fierce shot just over at the other end.

Only an outstanding save by Heaton prevented Kane from marking his return in spectacular style early in the second half, the Burnley keeper tipping over a long-range swerving shot.

And with 57 minutes gone, the home side were ahead, with Barnes’ corner met by Wood, who powered his header in off the bar from 6 yards.

Mauricio Pochettino was furious at the decision to award the corner, claiming the ball had come off Burnley’s Jeff Hendrick rather than Jan Vertonghen last.

The Spurs coach made a change, striker Fernando Llorente replacing Harry Winks and soon being booked for a foul on Ben Mee, and after 65 minutes he saw his side get back on level terms.

This time home manager Sean Dyche was infuriated, claiming Danny Rose had taken a throw from the wrong place before the ball dropped to Kane, who held off the challenge of Mee before sending a low finish past Heaton.

McNeil and Hendrick were replaced by Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Robbie Brady, and with seven minutes to go, Johann Gudmundsson’s run and low cross brought the winner, Barnes tapping in at the far post.

Lamela went into the book for dissent before Spurs made their final change of the afternoon, Lucas Moura on for Son, but they were unable to salvage a point, Lamela heading a late chance straight at Heaton. (ESPN)

•Photo shows Tottenham players 

Source Daily Sports

Posted February 24, 2019


 

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