Tottenham lucky to stay in the league after losing at home

Playing the latest in round 33 of the Premier League, Tottenham had a similar mood to the "big guy" Man United when both sides no longer had a chance to rise in the rankings in the domestic tournament. Even the "Rooster" starting lineup, although considered the best at the moment under coach Ange Postecoglou, did not show the team's determination.

Dejan Kulusevski is active in Tottenham's attack

On the other hand, the away team Nottingham Forest really needs a win to continue the race for a ticket to the Champions League next season. Therefore, it is not difficult to see the motives of both teams in this match.

Elliot Anderson (8) opened the scoring early for Nottingham Forest

The goal came early in the 5th minute for Nottingham Forest, after a corner kick from Nico Dominguez on the right wing. The ball was cleared and from the second line, Elliot Anderson unleashed a powerful shot that went through the crowd of players on both teams and straight into the net of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Chris Woods (11) headed in the second goal for the visitors.

The home team's net shook for the second time in the 10th minute, but fortunately for Tottenham, Chris Woods was offside so the goal was not recognized. Bad luck seemed to not leave the "Rooster" because in the 16th minute, Anthony Elanga crossed the ball just in time for the tall player Chris Wood to head it accurately, doubling the gap for Nottingham Forest.

Joy comes early to Nottingham Forest

Tottenham were almost helpless for the rest of the first half and the entire match in finding an opportunity to equalize. Dejan Kulusevski almost scored a spectacular goal with a header in the 62nd minute but a Nottingham Forest defender managed to block it on the goal line.

The away team's defender cleared the ball to save the goal on the goal line.

It wasn't until the 87th minute that the home team got a late boost. Richarlison, after missing a chance to score in a one-on-one with goalkeeper Matz Sels in the 66th minute, made up for his mistake this time with a high header from Pedro Porro's pass. 1-2 for Tottenham.

Richarlison scored the only goal for Tottenham, narrowing the gap to 1-2

The remaining time was not enough for Tottenham's determination to turn the tables. The third defeat in the last four rounds left Ange Postecoglou's team stuck in 16th place on the rankings, also their lowest ranking since the beginning of the season.

The biggest consolation is that Tottenham officially stay in the league when they are 16 points ahead of 18th-placed Ipswich Town with only 5 rounds left.

Tottenham lost consecutive matches but were lucky to stay in the league with 5 rounds left

Meanwhile, thanks to the victory in North London, Nottingham Forest climbed back to third place in the Premier League table.

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