Cristian Romero’s last-gasp overhead kick rescued Tottenham, who twice fell behind, a dramatic level with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle to assist ease the stress on boss Thomas Frank.
In what was a frantic finale at St James’ Park, Anthony Gordon’s controversial penalty (86) condemning Spurs to a fourth straight defeat in all competitions.
Nonetheless, Romero (78), who had earlier cancelled out Bruno Guimaraes’ opener (71), popped up along with his second equaliser of the evening in stoppage time (90+5).
His scuffed overhead kick, simply Spurs’ second shot on course of the evening, trickled by way of a crowded penalty space and previous Aaron Ramsdale to seal a share of the spoils, which quietens the unrest at Tottenham down for now.
“The performance showed fantastic mentality and character,” Spurs boss Frank informed Sky Sports activities.
“Every team needs that. It is fair to say it has been a tough week, fourth game in 10 days, third away game. St James’ Park is always a difficult place to come. Last 60 minutes I am very happy with that performance overall. The ability to react to setbacks was great.”
He added: “We suffered the first 25 minutes. Sometimes you need to suffer, after that we were very brave, calm on the ball going forward. There’s a lot to love about the performance.”
Romero to the rescue!
Newcastle began shortly and managed the primary half, having fun with the higher probabilities, however it wasn’t till the 71st minute that they broke the impasse.
Spurs had annoyed the hosts and Howe was pressured into bringing his captain Guimaraes, who began on the bench, into the motion, and he discovered the breakthrough for his aspect. Gordon’s cross was flicked into the trail of Guimaraes, who hit an excellent end into the underside nook.
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Bruno Guimaraes hits Newcastle in entrance in opposition to Spurs of their Premier League match at St James’ Park!
Following a triple substitution, with Mathys Tel, Richarlison and Xavi Simons launched, Spurs instantly levelled seven minutes later when Kudus’ cross was flicked house by the pinnacle of the diving Romero.
A chaotic remaining 10 minutes noticed Newcastle awarded a penalty after VAR intervention when Rodrigo Bentancur grappled with Dan Burn on the again put up from a nook and Gordon made no mistake from the spot to fireside Newcastle again in entrance within the 86th minute.
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Anthony Gordon scores from the spot as Newcastle regain the benefit!
The drama wasn’t over, nonetheless, when Aaron Ramsdale’s punch from a Spurs nook reached Romero and the skipper’s acrobatic effort bounced by way of the field and into the underside nook on the dying.
‘Spurs confirmed actual character’
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp thought Frank’s aspect confirmed actual character in batting again for a draw at St James’ Park, singling out Romero’s management.
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Cristian Romero header brings Spurs degree at Newcastle
“Spurs showed tremendous character because it hasn’t been going their way,” he informed Sky Sports activities.
“They weren’t perfect by any stretch but they had a captain and a leader who grabbed that game by the scruff of the neck. Two great goals, certainly the first one was a world-class diving header, the second one a shinaldo!
“It was precisely what Spurs wanted. They bought again into the sport and confirmed actual character.
“It was always going to be difficult at Newcastle, especially the way Eddie Howe’s side played at Everton. They had to fight, they had to show some character and they had to show some desire. Romer came to the fore.
“Spurs now have one thing to construct on, however there is not any level in producing battling show like that after which not present up in opposition to Brentford. They now must go on the entrance foot a bit extra. If Frank desires to get extra of a bond with the Spurs followers, they should see some attacking soccer.
“But it is a good result. It will just dampen the noise around the manager but they have to capitalise against Brentford at the weekend.”
Howe: We weren’t at our greatest
Newcastle boss Howe admiited Newcastle weren’t at their finest in opposition to Tottenham.
Howe informed Sky Sports activities: “I don’t think it was us at our best today but we battled into a position we wanted with a few minutes left and we just couldn’t defend that corner at the end.
“We’re dissatisfied with the primary aim, it was a regular cross and we have not defended it properly sufficient.
“Second one, we didn’t deal with the first contact then didn’t stop the overhead kick. Somehow it went in. It’s a painful one for us to take. A disappointing feeling having worked so hard.
“Bruno’s aim was an impressive end. He made a distinction, his power and enthusiasm and fervour is at all times stand out for us. He made an enormous distinction.”
On the penalty award: “The large factor is the defender would not take a look at the ball in any respect, he is simply taking a look at Dan. It is most likely the proper name.”
