Tottenham defeated Sydney FC 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Sydney Super Cup at Allianz Stadium in New South Wales. The result maintained Spurs' unbeaten pre-season record, making it three wins from three matches.
Match Details
Mathys Tel opened the scoring with a 29th-minute free kick, providing the moment of quality in an otherwise subdued contest. Rio Kyerematen started at left-back ahead of summer signing Andy Robertson, who made his debut for the club in the second half after joining on a free transfer from Liverpool. The Scot was a threat going forward, delivering crosses into the box.
Sydney FC equalised when Kota Takai's mistake allowed Takahiro Sekine to latch onto a loose ball and chip Martin Dubravka. Spurs pressed for a winner, with Robertson setting up winger Yang Min-Hyeok, who missed two clear chances.
Penalty Shootout
The match went to penalties, and Sydney's Joe Lacey struck the post from 12 yards. Jamie Donley, who has impressed manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer, could not capitalise as his spot-kick was saved. Aleksandar Popovic then forced a superb stop from Dubravka, leaving Dane Scarlett to slot home the winning penalty and secure Spurs' third consecutive pre-season victory.
