Tottenham Hotspur produced an impressive second-half fightback to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Thursday night, in what was interim manager Ryan Mason’s first match in charge. After a turbulent week for the club following the sacking of previous manager Jose Mourinho, Spurs found themselves two goals down at half-time in the match. However, Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min’s strikes in the second half gave the Londoners a valuable point, and the players were loudly applauded off the pitch at full-time.
Headline: Tottenham Show Resolve Under Mason, Stave Off United for Draw
Key points:
-Interim manager Ryan Mason’s first game in charge ends in a draw
-Tottenham were two goals down at half-time
-Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min’s second-half strikes level the score
-Players were loudly applauded off the pitch at full-time
Tottenham Hotspur showed their resolve under interim manager Ryan Mason on Thursday night, producing a stunning second-half fightback to earn a hard-fought draw against Manchester United. The match came after a turbulent week for the club, which saw the sacking of previous manager Jose Mourinho and the appointment of Mason in his place.
The Londoners got off to a rocky start, conceding two goals in the first half to put them two goals down at the break. However, Mason’s half-time team talk seemed to have an effect, as Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min each struck for Spurs in the second half to level the score.
The comeback sparked loud cheers from the home crowd, and the players were applauded off the pitch at full-time. The draw keeps Tottenham in fifth place with the race for Champions League qualification still very much in the balance. Mason’s next challenge will come on Sunday when Spurs travel to Liverpool.
