Tottenham Hotspur ended 2023 with a convincing win over Bournemouth in the Premier League. Pape Sarr scored the first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in the 9th minute of the match.
However, his playing time was cut short as he suffered a second-half injury.
Heung Min Son scored his 12th goal of the season after Tottenham hit Bournemouth with a counterattack from the right wing.
Richarlison scored his fifth goal of the season to give Tottenham the well-deserved three points of the match.
Bournemouth failed to back down, as they scored a goal in the 84th minute of the match through Alex Scott. It was his first Premier League goal for his club.
How Tottenham Hotspur Defeated Bournemouth to End 2023.
Heung Min Son had an opportunity to score a goal for Tottenham in the second minute of the match, but the flag was raised for offside.
Dominic Solanke almost put the ball in the back of the net, but he was not accurate with the header.
Pape Sarr scored for Tottenham Hotspur; it was a beautiful goal for the Senegalese, who will be playing in the African Cup of Nations.
In the 18th minute of the match, Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal saw his volley pushed away by Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto.
Heung Min Son hit a low shot in the Bournemouth box, but Neto, the Bournemouth goalkeeper, was so quick to react with a leg stop on the ball.
In the 29th minute of the match, Solanke headed wide after a beautiful cross from Smith.
Bournemouth came close, with a Sinisterra header going close to entering the Tottenham Hotspur net in the 34th minute of the match.
After the ninth-minute Tottenham Hotspur goal, Bournemouth looked like the only team that was capable of scoring a goal.
Tavanier had a shot on target in the 41st minute, but it was not enough to get the equalizer for Bournemouth.
In form, striker Dominic Solanke had his shot deflected, hitting the crossbar in the process. It was a scary moment for the Tottenham Hotspur side in the 45+4 minutes.
Richarlison found himself in a one-on-one situation with Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, but the Brazilian was unable to bury the chance.
Solanke came strong in the second half, but his effort in the 60th minute was not enough to secure the equalizer.
Heung Min Son stepped up for the Tottenham side with a 71st-minute goal to give the North London side three points. His goal relieved Tottenham Hotspur from constant pressure from Bournemouth.
Richarlison ended Bournemouth's hope of coming back into the game with a beautiful shot in the 80th minute of the match. The Bournemouth goalkeeper failed to use a strong hand to save the ball from going into the post.
Bournemouth got a goal back through Scott, who scored his first goal in the Premier League.
What Next for Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth?
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome Burnley on January 5, 2024, in the FA Cup at 9:00 p.m.
It is a must-win for Tottenham Hotspur, who have another player out on injury. The FA Cup is the biggest opportunity for Ange Postecoglou to win a title at the club.
On the other hand, Bournemouth will visit Championship side Queen Park Rangers on January 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
A win against the Championship side will move Bournemouth to Round 4 of the tournament.
However, his playing time was cut short as he suffered a second-half injury.
Heung Min Son scored his 12th goal of the season after Tottenham hit Bournemouth with a counterattack from the right wing.
Richarlison scored his fifth goal of the season to give Tottenham the well-deserved three points of the match.
Bournemouth failed to back down, as they scored a goal in the 84th minute of the match through Alex Scott. It was his first Premier League goal for his club.
How Tottenham Hotspur Defeated Bournemouth to End 2023.
Heung Min Son had an opportunity to score a goal for Tottenham in the second minute of the match, but the flag was raised for offside.
Dominic Solanke almost put the ball in the back of the net, but he was not accurate with the header.
Pape Sarr scored for Tottenham Hotspur; it was a beautiful goal for the Senegalese, who will be playing in the African Cup of Nations.
In the 18th minute of the match, Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal saw his volley pushed away by Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto.
Heung Min Son hit a low shot in the Bournemouth box, but Neto, the Bournemouth goalkeeper, was so quick to react with a leg stop on the ball.
In the 29th minute of the match, Solanke headed wide after a beautiful cross from Smith.
Bournemouth came close, with a Sinisterra header going close to entering the Tottenham Hotspur net in the 34th minute of the match.
After the ninth-minute Tottenham Hotspur goal, Bournemouth looked like the only team that was capable of scoring a goal.
Tavanier had a shot on target in the 41st minute, but it was not enough to get the equalizer for Bournemouth.
In form, striker Dominic Solanke had his shot deflected, hitting the crossbar in the process. It was a scary moment for the Tottenham Hotspur side in the 45+4 minutes.
Richarlison found himself in a one-on-one situation with Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, but the Brazilian was unable to bury the chance.
Solanke came strong in the second half, but his effort in the 60th minute was not enough to secure the equalizer.
Heung Min Son stepped up for the Tottenham side with a 71st-minute goal to give the North London side three points. His goal relieved Tottenham Hotspur from constant pressure from Bournemouth.
Richarlison ended Bournemouth's hope of coming back into the game with a beautiful shot in the 80th minute of the match. The Bournemouth goalkeeper failed to use a strong hand to save the ball from going into the post.
Bournemouth got a goal back through Scott, who scored his first goal in the Premier League.
What Next for Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth?
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome Burnley on January 5, 2024, in the FA Cup at 9:00 p.m.
It is a must-win for Tottenham Hotspur, who have another player out on injury. The FA Cup is the biggest opportunity for Ange Postecoglou to win a title at the club.
On the other hand, Bournemouth will visit Championship side Queen Park Rangers on January 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
A win against the Championship side will move Bournemouth to Round 4 of the tournament.