Huijsen’s Header Lifts Bournemouth Past Spurs

Bournemouth’s young star, Dean Huijsen, totally made the difference as the Cherries snagged a narrow win over Spurs!

December 5, 2024
11:50 pm

Dean Huijsen’s first-half header was the game-changer as Bournemouth squeaked by Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium, pushing the Cherries ahead of Spurs in the Premier League standings.

Bournemouth came into the match buzzing with confidence after some solid results, and they wasted no time showing who was boss. Former Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, now in Spurs colors, almost made an early splash, but Huijsen was quick to step in. Just moments later, the 19-year-old center-back scored, taking advantage of some shaky Spurs defending to nod in unmarked at the back post after a perfectly placed corner.

The Cherries kept the pressure on, with Marcus Tavernier playing a key role. He thought he had doubled the lead when he found the net, but it was ruled offside. Tavernier later tested Spurs keeper Fraser Forster with a powerful header, but the stand-in shot-stopper kept Spurs in the game.

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After the break, Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, fresh off his hat-trick last weekend, had a golden chance to extend the lead but couldn’t beat Forster in a one-on-one. Desperate for a spark, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou brought in captain Son Heung-min, who scored on a rebound—only for VAR to call it offside.

Spurs seemed to find their groove as James Maddison’s curling shot just missed the target and Pedro Porro’s thunderous strike was saved by Bournemouth keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. But the visitors’ momentum didn’t last long, as Bournemouth regained control and nearly doubled their lead.

Evanilson, Bournemouth’s record signing, thought he had scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season after a Spurs defensive blunder, but once again, the offside flag waved. Tavernier had two more chances to seal the deal but couldn’t convert.

Even without adding to the score, Bournemouth’s solid defense secured all three points. Spurs, on the other hand, couldn’t muster a meaningful response in the closing minutes, leaving their fans feeling frustrated.

This win lifts Andoni Iraola’s squad to ninth place, just one point shy of the European spots, while Tottenham slips to 11th, continuing their disappointing streak. With the top half in sight, Bournemouth will aim to keep this momentum going as they chase a strong finish to the season.