HARRY KANE has given Spurs the lead in their Premier League clash with Fulham – thanks to a sensational cross from Sergio Reguilon.
But Fulham pegged them back in the second half with a resurgent performance as Ivan Cavaleiro nodded in super-sub Ademola Lookman’s cross.
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GOODNIGHT FROM NORTH LONDON
It was a game we knew nothing of two days ago, but Tottenham and Fulham served up a thrilling contest at short notice this evening and ended up sharing the spoils.
Harry Kane expertly headed Spurs in front midway through the first half, but the visitors grew in strength and belief after the break, and eventually got their equaliser through a fine header of their own – scored by Ivan Cavaleiro.
Jose Mourinho demanded an apology from Scott Parker before kick-off, but perhaps he should be issuing one of his own after his team sat back on another lead, and were once again caught out.
Spurs have now dropped ten points from winning positions this season, and are beginning to fall behind the pacesetters at the top; a win would have moved them third but instead they trail behind the likes of Manchester City, Everton and Leicester.
At the other end of the table, the draw wasn’t enough to lift Fulham out of the bottom three, but they carry a confidence and ability that wasn’t evident two months ago.
Now tough to beat, the Cottagers have drawn five in a row in the league, and finally ended their London derby hoodoo of 13 consecutive defeats with this deserved point.
They have another on Saturday against near-neighbours Chelsea, and a similar performance of this calibre will have them troubling Frank Lampard’s team.
Spurs, meanwhile, go to Sheffield United at their weekend, with their players and manager alike determined to show that they are able capable of dealing with teams marooned in the dropzone.
Until then, thanks for reading, and goodnight.
PROUD PARKER
Fulham boss Scott Parker thought the decision to arrange this fixture two days ago was scandalous but he’s a delighted man this evening after his team fought their way to a deserved draw.
I thought we were outstanding tonight from start to finish. Nobody really knows what we’ve been through the past couple of weeks. We had players out there who have had one day’s training. I’m very proud of them.
Scott Parker
A GOOD POINT
After a fifth draw in succession, the Fulham players hope their critics are finally getting the message.
MOURINHO REACTION
Jose Mourinho was in a relaxed and jovial mood ahead of kick-off, but he’s not smiling now. The Tottenham boss believes his team should have won tonight, but failed to kill the game off.
We were not good enough, but we were good enough to win. We were good enough to create four or five big chances, and good enough to give Hugo [Lloris] a quiet evening.
Jose Mourinho
SPURS STUTTER AGAIN
Tottenham have now dropped ten points from wining positions this season, four of those in the past three weeks.
COTTAGERS REVIVAL CONTINUES
If Scott Parker can find a way for his side to turn some of these draws into wins, Fulham may not be heading for the immediate return to the Championship that most were expecting.
FT: TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
The spoils are shared in North London after Ivan Cavaleiro’s header cancelled out Harry Kane’s first half opener. Both sides could have won in late on in what was a really entertaining contest.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
90+4. …and Areola gets up to claim.
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90+3. Fulham flood the Spurs box for a corner, but Sanchez is first to it to head clear and launch one last attack for the home side.
Reguilon gets down the flank and delivers into the box…
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
90+1. A former Spurs youngster, Josh Onomah, is on for Fulham in place of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
There will be a minimum of four minutes stoppage time to be played
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
90. Reguilon has the ball in the back of the net! But the linesman’s flag is up for offside!
It’s the correct decision too with both Son, who crossed the ball, and the full back who scored ahead of Fulham’s backline when the pass was played.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
88. Chances for Fulham on the break. Lookman has a shot blocked, and then Kamara fails to picks out the same player when completely free.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
86. Reguilon picks out Son in the area with another clever cross, but the South Korean fails to position his body correctly in order to angle his header on target.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
85. Fulham are readying Aboubakar Kamara, who often finds a way to shoot his team in the foot. Stay tuned for an entertaining cameo.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
83. Cavaleiro’s confidence is up after his goal, and he demonstrates skill and strength to hold off two Tottenham defenders outside the box.
Tottenham may be pushing for a winner, but Fulham fancy one of their own.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
80. Tottenham win a disputed corner as Anguissa challenges Kane.
Jose Mourinho wants to make a change before it’s delivered, however, and sends for Carlos Vinicius to replace Tanguy Ndombele.
The Benfica loanee hit a hat-trick at Marine at the weekend. What a time this would be to open his Premier League account.
He won’t do it from this set-piece though as Adarabioyo heads clear.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
78. Fulham come so close to turning the game on its head!
Lookman has been a revelation since his introduction and the sub is causing Spurs all kind of problems.
Running between five opponents, the forward slips a pass behind Tottenham’s defence for Loftus-Cheek, but Lloris gets out quickly to block the subsequent shot.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
75. Jose Mourinho responds to the Fulham goal by making a first change. The Tottenham boss sends Erik Lamela on for Harry Winks.
TOTTENHAM 1-1 FULHAM
74. Moments after Son had hit the post at one end, Fulham have the equaliser they deserve at the other!
It’s another excellent header as Ivan Cavaleiro climbs high to plant Ademola Lookman’s left-wing cross past Hugo Lloris.
With just over quarter of an hour to play, can either side find a winner?
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL!!
IVAN CAVALEIRO EQUALISES!!
TOTTENHAM 1-0 FULHAM
71. Son! Off the post! The Spurs forward is sent clear and looks destined to make it 2-0.
Son doesn’t get his shot away cleanly as he angles across Areola, but it looks as though it’s creeping in until it bounces back off the woodwork.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 FULHAM
70. Scott Parker’s team work the ball from right to left via some impressive pirouettes from Decordova-Reid.
Lookman takes charge, shows some skill, but is blocked off by attentive defending from Sanchez.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 FULHAM
67. Anguissa pulls out some tricks by the corner flag before Ndombele gets the better of the Fulham man. It’s some match up.
TOTTENHAM 1-0 FULHAM
66. Is this the attacking instinct Fulham have lacked? Ademola Lookman is off the bench and on in place of Kenny Tete as Scott Parker makes his first change.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
