Tottenham completed their Australian tour with a late victory over Chelsea after Richarlison scored in stoppage time to make the final score 2-1 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Match summary
The game, staged in front of more than 80,000 spectators, unfolded with the intensity expected of a Premier League encounter despite its pre-season status. Sandro Tonali put Spurs ahead early when his strike took a deflection and beat Chelsea goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe. Chelsea responded when Estevao Willian nodded in a Jamie Gittens cross to restore parity.
Tottenham looked the more dangerous side before half-time and continued to create opportunities early in the second period. The contest took a decisive turn four minutes after the break when Tottenham defender Kevin Danso was shown a straight red card for bringing down Joao Pedro as the Chelsea forward raced through on goal.
Reduced to 10 men, Spurs were forced to defend for prolonged spells. Chelsea pressed for a winner, but Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky produced two crucial stops to keep his team level. He pushed an Estevao Willian effort onto the crossbar and then denied Joao Pedro from close range.
Late drama continued when Rio Kyerematen's powerful strike hit the crossbar. In stoppage time, a Jamie Donley effort hit the post and fell to Richarlison, who reacted quickest to convert from close range and seal the win for Spurs.
Key details
- Final score: Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea
- Attendance: 80,000+
- Red card: Kevin Danso (Tottenham)
| Event | Minute / Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening goal | Sandro Tonali (deflected) |
| Chelsea equaliser | Estevao Willian (header from Jamie Gittens cross) |
| Red card | Kevin Danso (straight red for denying goalscoring opportunity) |
| Decisive strike | Richarlison (stoppage-time close-range finish) |
As a pre-season fixture, the match offered managers a chance to assess squad fitness and tactics under competitive conditions while entertaining a large local crowd. The late winner will be a morale boost for Tottenham as they return to Europe and continue preparations ahead of the domestic season.
