Tottenham vs West Ham: Michail Antonio goal gives Hammers deserved away victory
Relive the Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur suffered their first defeat at their new stadium after Michail Antonio gave West Ham United a 1-0 win in the Premier League on Saturday.
Tottenham made a number of changes to their side as they prepared for their Champions League semi-final first leg against Ajax on Tuesday but Mauricio Pochettino's gamble backfired against a resolute West Ham side.
Spurs dominated the first half and could have been ahead after 11 minutes when Son Heung-min was played through by Dele Alli but his shot from the left was too close to the near post of Lukasz Fabianski who got down to save.
The Pole also did well to deny Christian Eriksen who shot from close range after good work down the right from Lucas Moura.
Tottenham were made to pay for those missed chances as West Ham took the lead after halftime. A lofted cross from Marko Arnautovic in the 67th minute found Antonio who lashed it in past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Relive the match above.
58 minutes
That is a foul, however, Danny Rose taken late as he plays in an offside Dele Alli, Anthony Taylor whistling for the free kick after the flag goes up.
It is in excellent position, 25 yards out, left of centre. Christian Eriksen hasn't produced too much of quality from such a range over the last couple of seasons, but this is a fantastic opportunity...
60 minutes
And Spurs are thankful for Lucas Moura's diligence.
Michail Antonio rather runs into the Spurs defence with teammates screaming for a pass but the ball breaks do Felipe Anderson in the 'D', taking a touch to line up a shot but in the end allowing Moura to get back and block.
62 minutes
Declan Rice and Mark Noble show good fight, as you might expect, ending two Tottenham attacks with strong right-footed tackles, staying on their feet and stepping in at the right time.
The crowd is getting increasingly frustrated by their side's failure to break the game open.
63 minutes
Indeed, West Ham have actually had more attempts on goal than Spurs, eleven to the home side's ten, and it is three apiece in terms of shots on target.
Very much in the balance.
65 minutes
Eric Dier screams into his hands as Anthony Taylor adjudges his challenge on Mark Noble a foul. Noble went down rather easily as Dier dispossessed him, and had the foul not been awarded West Ham were in trouble.
Here comes Spurs' first change...
66 minutes
A change of tact up top.
Fernando Llorente for Lucas Moura.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 West Ham (Michail Antonio, 67 minutes)
Tottenham have conceded in their new home for the first time, and West Ham lead!
It is a lovely goal, too.
Declan Rice strides forward from midfield for the first time really, recognising space for Marko Arnautovic on the right and finding the Austrian peeling out to the wing.
Michail Antonio moves inside to fill the space and is deliciously found by a clipped pass from the Austrian, taking it down superbly on his chest.
His volley is crisply hit and flies past Hugo Lloris' attempt to save into the far corner, Antonio celebrating with another peculiar celebration. Not sure of the inspiration for this one, and not entirely sure it should be shown on pre-watershed highlights.
69 minutes
It felt like only a matter of time before one team took a chance, and Spurs rather let the game drift from their brightest spell.
The home crowd tries to lift their side as they shout down the visiting support's attempt to raise the volume. 20 minutes to find an equaliser or more.
72 minutes
Declan Rice has grown into the second half brilliantly and is controlling affairs at the base of midfield, showing patience to let the play develop and step in at the right time. He's had more appetite to move forward with the ball in recent minutes, and with Spurs throwing men forward space might develop for runners ahead of him.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments