Tottenham-2 vs. Wisla Krakow-1.
Darren Bent’s 73rd minute header gave Tottenham their first win of the season as they narrowly defeated Polish opposition Wisla Krakow 2-1.
David Bentley grabbed his first goal for Spurs on the 31st minute, only for Wisla to equalise exactly 67 seconds later.
Aaron Lennon’s cross was cooly converted by Bentley who started the match, unlike in Monday night’s defeat to Aston Villa. However Tottenham’s defence failed to hold an onrushing Wisla, who hit back quickly after going 1-0 down.
Thomas Jirsak scored an away goal for the visitors with a delightful chip which totally bamboozled Spurs keeper Gomes, eager to make up for his Monday night mishap.
Spurs had to work very hard for the win as Wisla created a number of chances. The Polish outfit were well-disciplined and played a very tight formation, which stifled Juande Ramos free-flowing Tottenham team. Frustration was evident form the Spaniard, who was well aware that former Tottenham manager, Martin Jol, was sacked in this respective fixture last year, as Spurs lost to Getafe in this competition after a simarly poor start to the season.
Ramos put his best side out but big summer signings Luka Modric, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Verdan Corluka all missed out, Modric injured and Corluka and Pavlyuchenko cup-tied.
Spurs started with Jermaine Jenas in mid-field with Giovani Dos Santos and Darren Bent upfront in a clear, attacking 4-4-2.
Indeed, the attacking formation looked set to work wonders in the opening few minutes, Spurs got forward at every oppurtunity and looked the more likely to net first.
Alas, Spurs failed to muster up any shots, their first attempt came in the 23rd minute when Jonathan Woodgate had a header comfortably saved. Indeed, Bentley’s goal was one of the first clear cut attempt’s on goal.
Jirsak found the equaliser nearly immediately, ensuring the first half ended at 1-1. But Darren Bent’s late header gave the victory to Tottenham.
MANAGER REACTIONS: JUANDE RAMOS;
“We were in a bad run of results and we needed a win to give confidence and calmness to the team.
“Let’s hope this starts a positive run leading to better results. However, Bent has played every minute this season and one day we will have to give him a rest otherwise it will be too much for him.”
MATCH FACTS:
Tottenham: Gomes, Gunter (O’Hara 57), Woodgate, King, Bale, Bentley, Jenas, Zokora, Lennon (Campbell 57), Giovani (Assou-Ekotto 70), Bent.
Subs Not Used: Cesar, Huddlestone, Gilberto, Dawson.
Booked: O’Hara.
Goals: Bentley 33, Bent 73.
Wisla Krakow: Pawelek, Singlar, Baszczynski, Cleber, Diaz, Boguski (Malecki 72), Sobolewski, Cantoro, Zienczuk, Pawel Brozek (Niedzielan 79), Jirsak (Lobodzinski 61).
Subs Not Used: Juszczyk, Guedes Filho, Glowacki, Barreto.
Booked: Sobolewski, Malecki.
Goals: Jirsak 34.
Att: 35,751
Ref: Lucilio Cardoso Cortez Batista (Portugal).
I thought Bale, Lennon and Dos Santos were awsome, although disappointed with Bentley’s delivery. They beat Barcelona at home, but hopefully we can get a result.
Tottenham Hotspur are proud to present this season’s Christmas Party and as a bonus include their End of Season party on the same night. Each guest will receive a goodie bag including; A History of Tottenham Hotspur (includes that thrilling 12th place season) and a set of Champions League Pillowcases (so you can keep dreaming!)
The venue…
The night will include:
* Four Course Meal
* Party Games – including pin the tail on Jenas
* Tottenham Legend Sergei Rebrov as guest speaker
Highlights of the evening for our guests to enjoy include: Darren Bent’s Greatest Goals, Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate’s 10 best injuries and “1961 – The Last Time we won the League” – now for the first time in colour (due to computer colouring techniques used on the original reels of remaining footage)!
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy two parties at the same time so get your tickets now and double party for half the price!
Tickets £25 per person or a table of 10 for £200
You can buy tickets by phone – 020 6161 6161
Or online at http://www.deludedspuds.com/61neveragain
Also available on the night will be specially reduced merchandise:
70% off BerbaGodT-Shirts
50% off “4th Place – 2009” T-Shirts
£10.99 “The League is upside down” T-shirts for £10.99
And for just £15.99 get you’re “The Carling Cup is bigger than anything” T-shirt and Mug combi
Two boys are playing football in a park in London when one of them is attacked by a rottweiler. Thinking quickly, his friend rips a plank of wood from a fence, forces it into the dog’s collar and twists it, breaking the dog’s neck. All the while, a newspaper reporter who was taking a stroll through the park is watching. He rushes over, introduces himself and takes out his pad and pencil to start his story for the next edition.
He writes, “Spurs fan saves friend from vicious animal.”
The boy interrupts: “But I’m not a Spurs fan.”
The reporter starts again: “Chelsea fan saves friend from horrific attack.”
The boy interrupts again: “I’m not a Chelsea fan either.”
The reporter asks: “Who do you support, then?” “Arsenal,” replies the boy.
So the reporter starts again: “Gooner git kills family pet”
Now THATS a joke my friend
Wisla are an up and coming team. They grow stronger every year and have alot of talented players and support staff. It won’t be long before they win again. I’m a Wisla fan in case you didn’t notice. C’mon Wisla!!