Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham: Alexander Isak stuns dominant Spurs with second-half winner

Alexander Isak stung Tottenham with a winner in opposition to the run of play as Ange Postecoglou’s aspect dominated Newcastle but fell to a 2-1 defeat.

Spurs had 20 photographs with 12 coming in a one-sided second half to Newcastle’s 9 in complete, however with out injured strikers Dominic Solanke and Richarlison plus centre-back Micky van de Ven, they lacked a innovative and conceded two poor objectives.

Tottenham have been shocked twice after they have been on prime. Barnes delivered the primary within the thirty seventh minute when he coolly slotted into the underside nook after the guests switched off at a throw-in.

Newcastle had hit the crossbar by way of Isak’s audacious chip in solely the sixth minute earlier than the guests obtained a foothold, having Cristian Romero’s header dominated out for offside and forcing goalkeeper Nick Pope into two saves.

Postecoglou introduced Brennan Johnson on for Pape Sarr at half-time and moved Dejan Kulusevski into midfield which made Spurs much more dominant within the second half.

Wilson Odobert volleyed over from shut vary earlier than Pedro Porro’s deflected cross crashed off the crossbar, however Spurs’ stress advised when Pope sloppily parried James Maddison’s shot to Johnson, whose effort was hammered into the roof of his personal web by Dan Burn within the 56th minute.

Newcastle substitute Jacob Murphy pressured Guglielmo Vicario into a wise save at his close to submit amid a Spurs’ onslaught which noticed Pope flip behind efforts from Maddison and Porro.

But the hosts dug in and shocked Tottenham when Joelinton performed a high-quality move in behind the ball-watching Romero for Murphy, who unselfishly squared for Isak to faucet in.

Ange: We will get rewards enjoying like that

Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou advised Sky Sports:

“It got away from us unfortunately. We had the chances to win the game probably comfortably but we walk away with nothing so it’s a bitter pill to swallow. It is what it is.

“If you do not get the second objective when you could have momentum… The ‘keeper has pulled off a few good saves however we nonetheless had good alternatives to check them even additional and we did not.

“When we’re creating the amount of chances we have, we really should be getting more in return than what we have been at the moment.

“The positives are that our soccer is sweet and has been within the three video games. We simply have to get our rewards for our soccer. If we proceed to play like that, I do know we are going to get our rewards.”

Howe: We can do higher however successful breeds confidence

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe advised Sky Sports:

“The performance was difficult. We weren’t at our absolute best but we did give a lot to the game – an incredible amount of work rate, energy, defensive discipline, some brilliant blocks and defensive decisions around our own box.

“We know it is not the right efficiency, we all know we are able to do higher than that. Delighted we’re successful whereas not enjoying our easiest.

“To consistently win we need to improve our levels. There’s a lot to grow from this moment. Winning breeds confidence and there’s nothing else like it to elevate your performance. I’m hoping that winning when you’re not playing well is a good sign for us throughout the season.”

Same previous Spurs on the street

Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz:

Dominate possession, have loads of photographs, do not win. It’s the identical previous story for Tottenham on the street.

Ange Postecoglou’s aspect might be kicking themselves as soon as once more after defeat at Newcastle. They managed the second half and it appeared for all of the world that they might get a second objective after they deservedly levelled by way of Dan Burn’s personal objective.

But whereas questions might be requested about their attackers for scoring simply as soon as from 20 photographs and 66 per cent of the ball, it’s their defence that’s costing them factors.

At St James’ Park, Spurs’ defenders switched off at a fast Burn throw-in and failed to trace Harvey Barnes’ run for the opener. Then with Spurs in management, Cristian Romero was caught ball-watching, stepping up whereas his defence dropped deep to permit for Alexander Isak’s winner.

Similar indicators have been there at Leicester for his or her first away journey of the season, when no one marked Jamie Vardy for the Foxes’ equaliser. Spurs simply would not have the focus ranges to be efficient in away video games.

Four defeats of their final six away journeys, simply two wins of their 12 video games in 2024. Tottenham’s type on the street is nowhere close to the degrees required for a top-four push.

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