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Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 - 1 AFC Bournemouth
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:14Van de Ven receives Spurs first yellow card for a late challenge on Brooks in the Bournemouth half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:14Tavernier breaks into the Tottenham area, however his left footed strike is blocked by Van de Ven for a corner. The Bournemouth corner results in nothing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:14The pace of Van de Ven has saved Spurs a few times here today. Bournemouth look to get Spurs on the break, however the Dutchman’s pace keeps putting an end to any of that.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:14This time it is Adams that miss times a challenge on Van de Ven. Surprisingly, he doesn’t receive a card.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:11It’s all over here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Bournemouth beat Spurs by one-goal-to-nil. The away side started off perfectly from their side, as Evanilson’s deflected effort beat Vicario in net and gave them the lead after five minutes. Evanilson had a chance to double the lead just two minutes later, when he found space on the edge of the area but dragged his shot wide of the post. Bournemouth should have made it two after 51 minutes – Vicario saving from close range from Evanilson, followed by Brooks hitting the crossbar. Tottenham’s best chance was perhaps in the last minute of the game. Udogie got on the end of a free-kick, however his header glanced wide. Tottenham struggled all match; they didn’t even record a shot in the first half. They ended with an xG of 0.17 – Bournemouth with 1.45xG. Bournemouth also recorded 19 shots, whereas Tottenham with only five. The only negative for Iraola would have to be Smith coming off early in the game, in what looked to be a hamstring issue. Frank will have many questions as to how his side played today, especially after a strong start to the campaign. Tottenham must look ahead now to their next fixture, a trip to London rivals West Ham. The Cherries are at home to fellow seaside club Brighton. That is all from me. Thank you all for tuning in and have a good rest of your day!
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:04FULL-TIME: TOTTENHAM 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
17:04Perhaps a final chance for Spurs to salvage anything. The free-kick goes into the area, and Udogie’s header drifts past the post.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:57Hill goes into the book after bringing down Udogie.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:57Truffert does excellently to bring the ball forward for Bournemouth, before eventually winning a freekick as Spence brings him down in Spurs’ half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:55Bergvall goes on a fantastic run, looking as if he is going to hit the trigger numerous times, he eventually finds Kudus, who’s cross is swallowed up by Petrovic.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:53As we are into added time, spurs are still not forcing the ball long, and look to break down a strong Bournemouth backline. A cross from Spence finds Tel on the edge of the area, however his volley drags wide.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:53The fourth official has indicated a minimum of seven minutes added time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:51Adams is booked, as he walks round the pitch, for time-wasting.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:48Adams has been down for a few minutes here. He looks to be struggling as he gets up, but should be able to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:47With minutes left here, Spurs are now starting to pile a few more players into the area. It looks as if Romero and Bergvall are making their way into the box at any opportunity.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:43With less that 10 minutes to go now Spurs look to be the ones putting the pressure on. Bournemouth have struggled to get out of their half of late, and Spurs are trying to push the Cherries back as much as they can.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:41Kluivert comes on for Tavernier, who should have made it two not too long ago.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:41Evanilson’s day is done as he makes way for Kroupi. The Brazilian could well be the match winner, however only time will tell.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:39Tottenham have some sustained possession in the Bournemouth half. Udogie’s deflected cut back falls nicely for Odobert to attempt a volley, however he fluffs at his chance and skies the shot.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:36Van de Ven does well to get across and block Evanilson effort from the left-hand side of the penalty area. Corner to Bournemouth.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:36Tel comes on for Sarr in what can only be described as an attacking substitution.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37Vicario keeps Tottenham in it with a fantastic save. Adams finds space in the penalty area from a corner kick, however Vicario is there to deny the American.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:33Petrovic is booked for time-wasting on a goal kick.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:31Porro makes way for a returning Udogie, who hasn’t featured competitively for Spurs since the UEFA Europa League final.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:29First meaningful chance of the game from Spurs. It starts with some good play from Odobert on the left, all before a cross from Kudus gets to Richarlison. His knockdown to Bergvall is nice, however the Swedes weak foot strike causes Petrovic no trouble, and he safely takes control of the ball.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:27Tavernier should make it two! A poor kick from Vicario causes trouble for Spurs, as Christie plays a ball into the penalty area. It skips past Evanilson and reaches Tavernier at the far post, however he can’t steer his effort on target and hits the side netting.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:25Spence finds himself in the book after a studs up challenge on Adli. VAR deem nothing serious so he keeps his yellow and play resumes.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:24Brooks, who hit the bar in the second half, makes way for Adli.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23It’s a second change for Bournemouth, as Scott comes off for Christie. He’ll be delighted with his performance, particularly in the first 45.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:21Kudus and the Tottenham fans are livid as Kudus is deemed to have fouled Senesi. On second viewing, it is clear that Senesi had been elbowed in the face.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:18After a poor first touch from Bergvall, he goes in late on Senesi and gives away a freekick.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:16CHAOS IN THE TOTTENHAM AREA. It should be 2-0 to Bournemouth, Vicario launches out of his net to block Evanilson’s shot from in the area, then the ball falls to Brooks who hits the bar. There was also a penalty shout in all the chaos, as Kudus takes out Senesi, however play is waved on.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:17Bergvall is straight into the action, as he is tasked with taking the throw-ins in the final third, however they lead to nothing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:16As it stands, Bournemouth will go level on points with Tottenham, with six points after three matches. An impressive start considering the players lost across the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:13Palhinha, who was lucky to not be booked in the first half, is replaced by the more attacking Bergvall.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:17After a quiet afternoon, Johnson is replaced by Odobert.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:13Another great save from Vicario in net, as Brooks manages to hold off his man and get a left footed effort at goal. The Italian does well to push away from any danger.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:08The second-half is underway here in N17.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:09Early chance in the second 45 for Bournemouth. Senesi plays a ball over the Spurs defence in the path of Semenyo, whose powerful left footed strike is saved well by Vicario.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
16:04It's half time here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Bournemouth take a surprise 1-0 lead into the break. Evanilson scored early on, after Senesi done brilliantly to find his run, as his deflected effort then left Vicario with no chance. Bournemouth then had the better of the chances across the half, with Evanilson and Semenyo both going close to doubling their lead. Frank will be wondering what is going on with his side, as at half-time they have still not managed to have a shot. Will Bournemouth keep their lead, or will they live to regret their first-half domination but a lack of conviction with their final finish? Spurs have had an xG of 0.0, whilst Bournemouth’s has been 0.77. Spurs' chance of winning the game has dropped to 18.5%, whilst Bournemouth now have a 55.3% chance of taking home three points.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:53HALF-TIME: TOTTENHAM 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:50The last 20 seconds sums up Spurs’ half. Firstly Johnson’s cross is easily punched clear by Petrovic, moments later Porro’s cross from deep goes out for a goal kick.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:47Three minutes of additional time has been added on.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:47Unbelievably, after 45 minutes, Spurs still have not had a single shot – Bournemouth with nine.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:47Richarlison is having an extremely difficult afternoon so far. Apart from those involved in the earlier substitution, he has had the least touches of anyone on the pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:47In the last few minutes, Spurs have sustained a little bit of pressure on the Bournemouth backline, however, the Cherries have delt with any pressure so far.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:47After some end-to-end football, ultimately resulting in little to nothing, there is another break in play as Evanilson goes to ground.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:35Spurs win possession back and Johnson beats Hill, however the Englishman blocks Johnson and gives away a freekick. Hill also is perhaps lucky to not end up in the referee’s book.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:33Bournemouth currently look more likely to score next. The Cherries are attacking in number and causing Spurs all sorts of issues.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:29Kudus finds space in the Bournemouth penalty area, however it looks as if Johnson was offside in the build up and play is halted.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:27Smith can’t continue and Hill comes on to replace the Tottenham academy graduate.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:27After Smith presses Johnson, Bournemouth’s captain grabs onto the back of his thigh and goes down. Break in play.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:23Brooks nearly catches Vicario out with an audacious freekick from around 35 yards out, however Vicario recovered to push wide. Brooks then had a free header from the resulting corner, however this time he heads over.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:21Palhinha is perhaps lucky to escape a card, as he fouls Scott inside the Tottenham half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:20Frank has a fantastic record against Bournemouth from his time at Brentford. He has managed more Premier League games against Bournemouth without losing than against any other side (unbeaten in six), while the only manager he’s beaten more often than Andoni Iraola (three) is David Moyes (five).
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:19Tottenham seem to have their first moments of control at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as they move the ball along the defence, slowly pushing further into Bournemouth’s half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:17Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last five matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-2 loss to Frank’s Brentford side in March.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:18After 15 minutes, Tottenham's front thrre have only managed a combined 16 touches. They need to get them on the ball if they want to get back into this match.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:13Semenyo receives the first yellow of the game for stopping the resumption of play.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:17ANOTHER HUGE CHANCE FOR THE CHERRIES. Scott picks out a brilliant cross to Semenyo, however the Ghanaian cannot glance his header on target.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:12It is a worrying start for Spurs. Ten minutes into the game and they still haven’t managed a shot. Bournemouth on the other hand will be delighted – perhaps frustrated it’s not 2-0.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:09Evanilson has a good chance to double the lead, Semenyo beats Porro on the left-hand side, before finding Evanilson on the edge of the area. Ater a good first touch, the Brazilian drags an effort wide.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:07A great pick out from Senesi, whose left footed pass gets past the Spurs defensive line.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:09GOAL FOR BOURNEMOUTH! IT’S EVANILSON. After some possession from Bournemouth, Senesi manages to pick a pass through to Evanilson in the area. The Brazilian manages to get a shot off, which heavily deflects off Romero and beat Vicario. 1-0 to the away side.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:04Early half chance for Spurs. From kick off they attack in numbers and Sarr finds himself in space in the box. He can’t find a teammate in the area and it is eventually cleared by Scott.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
15:02WE ARE UNDERWAY AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:57As we await kick off, Simons comes onto the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is showcased to his new fans.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:36Bournemouth have made eight changes to the team that faced Brentford midweek. Only Petrovic, Diakite, and Scott retain their places from the defeat. However, Andoni Iraola’s 11 is unchanged from the one they used in their last league match. In fact, Bournemouth have started the same lineup across all three league games so far this season. New signings Ben Gannon-Doak, Amine Adil, and Eli Kroupi will all have to wait for their first Premier League starts.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:32Frank unsurprisingly names an unchanged Tottenham side from the one that beat Manchester City last week. Richarlison leads the line for the third successive Premier League match, with Solanke not even named on the bench, after Frank said he has a minor ankle injury. Both Destiny Udogie and Manor Solomon make the matchday squad for the first time this season, having both come back from injuries. Xavi Simons, who was announced yesterday, will be looking to make his debut next time out, as he was not registered in time and awaits a work permit.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:32BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak, Amine Adil, Justin Kluivert, Julio Soler, Romain Favre, Eli Kroupi, James Hill, Will Dennis.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:32BOURNEMOUTH (4-1-4-1): Djordje Petrovic; Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, Bafode Diakite, Adam Smith; Tyler Adams; Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott, David Brooks; Evanilson.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:32TOTTENHAM SUBS: Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Manor Solomon, Wilson Odobert, Antonin Kinsky, Ben Davies.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:32TOTTENHAM (4-3-3): Guglielmo Vicario; Djed Spence, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro; Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr; Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:31Bournemouth have had a mixed start to their season. An impressive display at Liverpool on opening night ended in a 4-2 defeat, with late goals taking the game away from the Cherries. They then got back to winning ways, beating Wolves 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium. However, midweek they were knocked out of the EFL Cup, losing 2-0 at home to Brentford. Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last three games against Spurs (their longest run) and will be hoping that that run continues.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:30Thomas Frank has enjoyed somewhat of a dream start to life at Spurs in the Premier League. After a late collapse against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, Spurs have enjoyed back-to-back league wins to begin the season. Last time out, they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, in what was a comfortable and professional display. Brennan Johnson and Joao Pahlinha gave Spurs the two-goal lead before half time, as Spurs nullified any City threat and took home all three points. A win today will see Spurs climb to the top of the table and go into the first international break with a perfect record.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
14:30Hello everybody, welcome to this live text commentary from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Spurs face Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
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