Premier League - Solanke scores as Tottenham Hotspur lose 1-2 to Newcastle

The 2024/25 Premier League ushered in the 20th round of the game. The "Lily Whites" Tottenham Hotspur, who were at home, took the lead with Solanke's goal, but had problems conceding goals in the following time and eventually lost 1-2 to the "Magpies" Newcastle.

Four minutes into the game, Tottenham Hotspur organized an attacking opportunity. Pedro Porro received Brennan Johnson's return pass and made a through pass. Solanke saw the angle and headed the ball into the goal, helping Tottenham Hotspur take the lead 1-0.

It is worth mentioning that the 27-year-old Solanke has contributed 7 goals for Tottenham Hotspur so far this season.

In the 6th minute, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergivall passed the ball from the backcourt and the ball hit Joelinton. Guimaraes received the ball and made a straight pass. Gordon immediately stepped forward to meet the ball and broke into the penalty area with a volley, helping Newcastle to equalize the score 1-1.

In the 11th minute, Tottenham Hotspur tried to counterattack. Solanke received the pass from Brennan Johnson and his shot was cleared by the opponent. Sarr, who was outside the penalty area, took the ball and shot from a long distance, but because the shooting angle was too straight, the ball was directly caught by Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka.

In the 17th minute, Solanke was knocked down by Newcastle defender Dan Burn while dribbling the ball, and the referee on duty showed Dan Burn a yellow card warning. In the 27th minute, Pedro Porro took a few steps outside the penalty area and took a long shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 31st minute, Jacob Murphy received a through ball from his teammate and crossed the ball from the penalty area to the front of the goal. Isaac shot directly, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 38th minute, Newcastle midfielder Tonali passed the ball, Jacob Murphy's cross was received by Draculacin, and Isaac shot the ball directly into the empty goal, helping Newcastle to overtake 2-1.

At the beginning of the second half, Tottenham Hotspur arranged for defender Reguilon to replace Draculasin. In the 55th minute, Sarr received a pass from Kulusevski at the top of the penalty area and shot from a distance, but was blocked by Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka. Brennan Johnson immediately made a supplementary shot but hit the post. Then Kulusevski stepped forward to shoot, but could not pose a threat.

In the 57th minute, Newcastle created an attacking opportunity. Tonali dribbled into the penalty area and shot but was blocked by the Tottenham Hotspur defender. Gordon then made a supplementary shot but kicked the ball high. In the 62nd minute, Tottenham Hotspur arranged for Son Heung-min to replace Werner.

In the 80th minute, Son Heung-min took a corner kick, Madison took the ball to the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide. In the 83rd minute, Pedro Porro made a cross from the penalty area, Reguilon got the ball and shot but missed.

In the second half stoppage time, Tottenham Hotspur continued to counterattack. Kulusevski made a lob pass to the penalty area. Solanke headed the ball facing the defense, but unfortunately the ball went over the goal.

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur was reversed by Newcastle 1-2 at home.