Romero's Late Equalizer Snatches Point for Spurs Against Newcastle

Post by : Mina Rahman

In a thrilling encounter, Cristian Romero delivered a breathtaking overhead kick in stoppage time, securing a 2-2 draw for Tottenham Hotspur versus Newcastle. This crucial goal has alleviated some of the mounting pressure on manager Thomas Frank, following a series of disappointing results.

Newcastle controlled much of the match, generating numerous clear-cut chances. However, it was Romero’s exceptional talent that kept Spurs in contention, scoring both goals with only two shots on target by his team.

Romero’s first strike came in the 78th minute, a powerful diving header from a cross by Mohammed Kudus, which equalized after Bruno Guimaraes had initially put Newcastle ahead. Shortly after, Newcastle regained the lead via a penalty scored by Anthony Gordon.

As time was running out, Romero made his mark again during injury time. His cleverly executed overhead kick from a corner maneuvered through the defense to find the back of the net, securing a vital point for Spurs.

The result positions Spurs at 11th in the Premier League, placing them two spots higher than Newcastle. Frank praised his squad's determination, commending their “fantastic mentality and character” after a grueling series of four games within ten days.

Despite their dominance, Newcastle lamented the missed opportunities, including a shot from Joelinton that hit the post and additional key chances gone awry in the second half. Manager Eddie Howe expressed frustration at the inability to maintain their lead late in the match.

Romero's heroic last-minute goal has prevented Spurs from suffering a third consecutive defeat and keeps their season alive, while Newcastle reflects on what might have been with missed chances that could have sealed a victory.