February 02, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur ended their losing run with a 2-0 triumph over Brentford in their English Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The result marked their first victory since mid-December, ending a challenging period for Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
The opening goal arrived in the 29th minute through an unexpected source when Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt deflected Son Heung-min’s corner into his own net.
This breakthrough provided Tottenham with the momentum they needed to control the match’s tempo throughout the first half.
The second half brought intense moments of action, with Brentford creating significant opportunities to level the score.
Yoane Wissa missed a prime chance early after the break, failing to convert Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross from close range. The home side continued to press forward but found themselves denied by strong defensive play.
Tottenham’s persistence paid off in the 87th minute when Pape Sarr received a precise pass from Son Heung-min and finished with composure to double the lead.
This crucial goal came shortly after Djed Spence had made a vital goal-line clearance to deny Fabio Carvalho at the other end.
The victory propelled Tottenham to 14th position in the standings, moving ahead of West Ham United on goal difference.
Meanwhile, Brentford remained in 11th place, extending their difficult run at home to five defeats in six matches across all competitions.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
