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Tottenham vs Frankfurt LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction after Son and Kane strike

Antonio Conte’s Spurs held off a late charge from Eintracht Frankfurt to go top of Group D in the Champions League

Jack Rathborn
Thursday 13 October 2022 03:48 EDT
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Tottenham Hotspur took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages after coming from behind to beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Wednesday.

In a busy first half, two well-taken goals from Son Heung-min either side of a Harry Kane penalty calmed the home fans after Europa League champions Frankfurt had taken an early lead through Daichi Kamada.

Any hopes of a Frankfurt comeback were dashed on the hour mark when they were reduced to 10 men after defender Tuta was sent off for his second booking after twice bringing down Son on the left wing.

The German side did spook the hosts with three minutes remaining when Faride Alidou rose highest from an inswinging corner to head the ball in. But even with Kane missing another penalty, Spurs held on.

The win put Antonio Conte’s side top of Group D on seven points. However, it is still all to play for as Olympique de Marseille and Sporting are tied on six points, and Frankfurt remain in the hunt on four with two games left.

Spurs were held 0-0 at Frankfurt last week and the visitors started fast, their pressure paying off in the 14th minute when Tottenham defender Eric Dier lost control of the ball and Sebastian Rode squared it for Kamada to stroke in from close range.

Their joy was cut short six minutes later when Kane turned expertly during a Spurs counter-attack and played the ball through to Son who sprinted on goal, took two touches and side-footed past goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

The equaliser also sparked Spurs into life, particularly Kane who burst forward in the 27th minute, riding three challenges before being barged over by midfielder Kristijan Jakic.

Initially, the referee waved away appeals for a penalty but after being referred to view the incident on the pitchside monitor, pointed to the spot from which Kane coolly converted for his 257th goal in all competitions for the club.

Spurs made it 3-1 in the 36th minute when midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ran to the byline and floated in a cross for Son who struck the ball beautifully with his left foot into the roof of the net.

The South Korean could have had a hat-trick before halftime, but his angled effort was stopped by the outstretched boot of Trapp.

Son still tormented Frankfurt’s defence after the break, resulting in Tuta being shown a red card for twice bringing down the forward in the space of three minutes.

Just when the game was petering out, Frankfurt scored a second from a corner when Alidou rose highest to head in.

Kane had the chance to seal the win from the penalty spot after substitute Bryan Gil had been tripped in the box in the first minute of stoppage time.

He blasted his effort over the bar but Spurs held out for their first win in the competition since beating Marseille last month.

Spurs can seal their place in the last 16 for the first time in three years when they host Sporting on Oct. 26 when Frankfurt entertain Marseille.

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GOAL! Tottenham 3-1 Frankfurt (Son)

What a hit, Son smashes a third in for Spurs!

It’s a special hit, on his left, dropping the right shoulder and it flies into the back of the net. Stunning!

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:38
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Tottenham 2-1 Frankfurt

Son racing clear down the left and carries it into the box, the angle is tight but he pulls the trigger.

It’s straight at Trapp who fumbles somewhat and then gathers.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:38
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Tottenham 2-1 Frankfurt

Djibril Sow takes a first-time shot from the edge of the box as this game swings from one end to another.

Then Sessegnon almost breaks free with Spurs committed to the counter.

This is still wide open. 2-1.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:36
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GOAL! Tottenham 2-1 Frankfurt

Harry Kane converts from the spot and Tottenham lead!

Kane kept his composure, a little shuffled and crisply struck at mid-height into the side netting despite Trapp guessing correctly.

A turnaround in Tottenham, with three goals before the half-hour mark.

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:29
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Tottenham 1-1 Frankfurt

After a VAR check, it’s a Tottenham penalty.

Jakic bundled Kane over and now the Spurs forward has a chance to put the hosts ahead.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:29
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Tottenham 1-1 Frankfurt

Kane takes a tumble and wants a penalty but the appeals have been waved away.

It was Jakic who bumped into Kane. VAR are checking this...

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:27
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Tottenham 1-1 Frankfurt

Kane from a free-kick, 23 yards of so from goal...

A long wait and it’s up over the wall, but it’s too high!

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:24
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GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Frankfurt (Son)

Kane feeds Son, GOAL! Spurs are level!

It was a gorgeous ball from Kane and the Korean was free, two touches later and it’s curled low past Trapp and into the bottom right corner.

Spurs equalise after a thrilling 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, Marseille, bottom of the group, are 1-0 up at Sporting, who are down to 10 men after Esgaio’s red card - Guendouzi converts a penalty for the French outfit.

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:22
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Tottenham 0-1 Frankfurt

More control from Frankfurt and Kamada then swings one in with bodies committed into the box, but it’s too heavy.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:21
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GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Frankfurt (Kamada)

GOAL! Disaster for Spurs and Frankfurt punish Dier's poor mistake, Kamada is slipped by the selfless Rode as Lloris jumped on the loose ball in front of Kolo-Muani.

The Japanese calmly slots into the empty net and the Germans lead, a huge goal!

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:17

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