Tottenham - Close to losing at home

Picked up points after Bergvall's substitution

Tottenham seemed to be on the verge of losing points at home. However, a late goal from Heung-min Son secured a point for Spurs.

– I'm still very disappointed, Son tells Sky Sports.

Tottenham lined up without Swedish players in the starting eleven for Sunday's match against Bournemouth.

Lucas Bergvall, who scored an own goal in the week's match against AZ Alkmaar, started on the bench. At the same time, Dejan Kulusevski was absent due to a foot injury. After the break, Bergvall was substituted in and saw his team recover from a 0–2 deficit and share the points.

– It's frustrating not to take all three points at home. Bournemouth is a really good team, but our performance wasn't good enough, says Heung-min Son.

Bournemouth took the lead just before the halftime break.

Left-back Milos Kerkez delivered a precise cross to Marcus Tavernier at the far post, who easily directed it in for 1–0. In the second half, the visitors extended their lead through Evanilson, but Tottenham responded quickly. Bergvall assisted Pape Sarr, whose failed cross found its way into the goal via the post – the same post that Bergvall himself hit shortly before.

Tottenham seemed to be heading for a loss, but in the final minutes, Heung-min Son was brought down in the penalty area and converted the penalty safely. Tottenham is now in 13th place in the Premier League, while Bournemouth is eighth.

– When confidence falters, you do things you normally wouldn't do. We need to be strong because an important match is coming up, says Son.

On Thursday, Tottenham meets AZ Alkmaar in the return leg of the Europa League knockout stage. The first meeting ended in a 0–1 loss.