TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR leapt to the top of Group D with a marginal 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt – and it wasn’t smooth sailing.
Spurs found themselves trailing early doors courtesy of Daichi Kamada who took advantage of Eric Dier’s defensive blunder.
But Son Heung-min’s quick fire double, which included a sensational volley, completed the turnaround for the hosts.
And Harry Kane grabbed Tottenham’s third from the penalty spot after Tuta was sent off for two reckless challenges.
However, Faride Alidou’s late strike made it a nervy ending for the North London outfit, not to mention Kane missing a penalty in the dying stages.
- RESULT: Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt
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- Tottenham: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Lenglet; Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Sessegnon; Richarlison, Son; Kane
- Frankfurt: Trapp; Tuta, Hasebe, Dicka; Jakic, Rode, Sow, Lenz; Lindstrom, Kamada; Muani
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That is all for SunSport’s coverage of Tottenham 3-2 Frankfurt.
It was a great game, which had it all, including a Heung Min Son brace which lit up a game, including a spectacular first half volley.
That win sees Spurs go to the top of their group, and sees Frankfurt go to the bottom in a group that is still wide open!
In the other game in this group, Marseille got the better of nine-man Sporting with a 2-0 win…
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Tottenham finish the night as the leaders of group D.Credit: AP Man of the match.
It seems like there can only be one man who takes the SunSport man of the match award tonight, and that man is Heung Min Son.
Two goals, and impossible for the Frankfurt defence to deal with, we think he is well deserving of the award.
Would you agree?
What a strike!
Heung Min Son was having one of those games tonight.
The Korean winger has long been one of the most magnificent players to watch in the Premier League, and tonight proved why he is so globally adored.
His first goal was a brilliant right footed finish into the bottom corner, after a good through pass from Harry Kane, but really, it was all about his second.
Hojbjerg got down the right hand side, and delivered a perfect cross into Son, who absolutely rifled a volley past Kevin Trapp in net.
The prodigal Son returned once more tonight.
Polar opposites.
Before the game tonight, the two team were only separated on goal difference.
Now, Frankfurt are bottom of the group, and Spurs are at the top.
This is how the group looks after matchday four…
Group D after matchday four, with Spurs at the top. Spurs see it out… Just…
Well, they never make it easy, do Tottenham Hotspur.
They went 1-0 down early on, due to an Eric Dier mistake, that allowed Daichi Kamada to roll the ball past Hugo Lloris.
With credit to them, they were then 3-1 up at home within the first half, after a brilliant Son brace, and a Harry Kane penalty.
However, 3-1 up against 10-man Frankfurt and seemingly cruising to victory in the 86th minute, they somehow almost found the score level at full-time.
On the 87th minute, Alidou headed in from a corner for the visitors, and all of a sudden you had a feeling the game could turn.
Spurs looked to have it sealed when Bryan Gil won a penalty in the 90th minute, only for Harry Kane to shoot over the target from the spot, getting those out of the way before the World Cup.
Frankfurt then had one last chance in the 95th minute, but they were denied an equaliser by Hugo Lloris in between the sticks.
Heung Min Son’s magic ultimately saw Spurs come away with a 3-2 win.Credit: PA FT. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
A last gasp chance for Frankfurt is saved by Lloris!
But the referee calls the game to a close.
90+2. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
We are into five minutes of added time…
90. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
Kane puts it over the bar!
That is a horrendous shot from the England captain, who fires it over the bar.
90. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
Penalty for Spurs!
An awful backfeel sets Gil on his way who moves like Messi into the box, a foot is left out by Smolcic, and it is a pen for Spurs.
Kane to take…
89. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
Huge credit to the Eintracht Frankfurt fans, who are absolutely bouncing, and trying to get their team a point here.
87. Spurs 3-2 Frankfurt.
Goal for Frankfurt from the corner! Alidou heads in!
86. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Borre has a go from distance against Lloris, and wins a corner for his efforts.
86. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
There is a double change for Spurs too.
Lucas Moura and Bryan Gil are on for Heung Min Son and Richarlison.
85. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Sessegnon picks up a yellow card for a late challenge.
Davinson Sanchez gives away a free kick just in front of the halfway line.
83. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Spurs are just seeing this one out now it seems.
Frankfurt do seem to spring into life every now and again, but they can’t make it happen up front.
80. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Sow has a go from distance for Frankfurt, which goes just wide of the left post.
Lloris had it covered regardless.
77. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Davinson Sanchez replaces Eric Dier for Spurs.
It wasn’t the Englishman’s finest night, but he was good besides his shaky start.
75. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Great save from Lloris as Frankfurk have a rare venture forward with Lindstrom.
His shot is fired towards the top corner, but matched by the French stopper.
73. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Spurs look to be happy with their 3-1 lead, that has taken them to the top of the group, unless there is a remarkable comeback in this game or the Sporting game.
70. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Triple change for Frankfurt.
Hasebe is off for Dina Ebimbe.
Rode is replaced by Smolcic.
Alidou is on for Lenz.
68. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Frankfurt could be in more trouble here.
Hasebe brings down Son again, when he has already been booked, but appears to be injured in the process.
It doesn’t look like he is going to get a second booking.
Oliver Skipp is on for Richarlison, and Yves Bissouma is on for Rodrigo Bentancur.
64. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
In the other game in this group it has gone from bad to worse for Sporting, who are now playing with just NINE men on the pitch.
That is three red cards in two games against Marseille.
Fiesty.
62. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Son fires the shot with power from distance, but it is watched all the way by Kevin Trapp.
60. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Frankfurt cannot deal with Heung Min Son, and they are down to 10 men.
Tuta is sent of for a second yellow card in four minutes for another foul on Son.
This time he grab the Korean round the waist to attempt to bring him down and he still keeps the ball.
Hasebe also gets booked for the visitors.
58. Spurs 3-1 Frankfurt.
Son fires the free kick goal wards, but it is punched away well by Kevin Trapp.
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