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Tottenham vs Frankfurt LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction after Son and Kane strike

Antonio Conte’s Spurs held off a late charge from Eintracht Frankfurt to go top of Group D in the Champions League

Jack Rathborn
Thursday 13 October 2022 08:48 BST
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Tottenham Hotspur took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages after coming from behind to beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Wednesday.

In a busy first half, two well-taken goals from Son Heung-min either side of a Harry Kane penalty calmed the home fans after Europa League champions Frankfurt had taken an early lead through Daichi Kamada.

Any hopes of a Frankfurt comeback were dashed on the hour mark when they were reduced to 10 men after defender Tuta was sent off for his second booking after twice bringing down Son on the left wing.

The German side did spook the hosts with three minutes remaining when Faride Alidou rose highest from an inswinging corner to head the ball in. But even with Kane missing another penalty, Spurs held on.

The win put Antonio Conte’s side top of Group D on seven points. However, it is still all to play for as Olympique de Marseille and Sporting are tied on six points, and Frankfurt remain in the hunt on four with two games left.

Spurs were held 0-0 at Frankfurt last week and the visitors started fast, their pressure paying off in the 14th minute when Tottenham defender Eric Dier lost control of the ball and Sebastian Rode squared it for Kamada to stroke in from close range.

Their joy was cut short six minutes later when Kane turned expertly during a Spurs counter-attack and played the ball through to Son who sprinted on goal, took two touches and side-footed past goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

The equaliser also sparked Spurs into life, particularly Kane who burst forward in the 27th minute, riding three challenges before being barged over by midfielder Kristijan Jakic.

Initially, the referee waved away appeals for a penalty but after being referred to view the incident on the pitchside monitor, pointed to the spot from which Kane coolly converted for his 257th goal in all competitions for the club.

Spurs made it 3-1 in the 36th minute when midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ran to the byline and floated in a cross for Son who struck the ball beautifully with his left foot into the roof of the net.

The South Korean could have had a hat-trick before halftime, but his angled effort was stopped by the outstretched boot of Trapp.

Son still tormented Frankfurt’s defence after the break, resulting in Tuta being shown a red card for twice bringing down the forward in the space of three minutes.

Just when the game was petering out, Frankfurt scored a second from a corner when Alidou rose highest to head in.

Kane had the chance to seal the win from the penalty spot after substitute Bryan Gil had been tripped in the box in the first minute of stoppage time.

He blasted his effort over the bar but Spurs held out for their first win in the competition since beating Marseille last month.

Spurs can seal their place in the last 16 for the first time in three years when they host Sporting on Oct. 26 when Frankfurt entertain Marseille.

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Gorgeous feet from Lindstrom after Kamada’s deep ball into space sets up a dangerous counter-attack.

But now Son fronts up Hasebe, who earns a free-kick - the Japanese is on the turf and seemingly injured, but he’s already been booked, isn’t that a second yellow?

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:25
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It’s a second yellow for Tuta inside three minutes, he dragged Son down.

Hasebe finished Son off to prevent a dangerous move developing, which earns him a yellow too.

Disaster for Frankfurt, who are 3-1 down with 30 minutes remaining.

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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:21
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Trapp punches out a fierce Son free-kick.

The German goalkeeper then struggles to catch a looping ball then balloons up and over the height of the bar.

He just about prevents a corner.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:18
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Son now sent in behind but dragged wide.

He fronts up Tuta, who pulls him down, that’s a yellow.

It’s a beautiful ball from Kane there too. Spurs with a free-kick out wide and will loads the box as Son grabs the ball.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:17
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A lot of long kicks from both keepers in the last few minutes.

The Frankfurt fans still making plenty of noise.

Now Spurs looking to play out from the back and Hojbjerg passing nicely.

A great battle as Richarlison beats off a challenge from Ndicka then slides it across to Sessegnon.

He must score as he arrives six yards out, but it’s straight at Trapp. What a miss.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:12
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Spurs on the front foot and the ball bouncing around the Frankfurt area.

Son is buzzing around but the Germans clear the danger.

If Son can grab one more goal it’ll be a fifth career hat-trick for Spurs and a first in the Champions League.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 21:09
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Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:58
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Romero so close to a fourth for Spurs on the brink of half-time.

It’s heading towards the bottom left corner, but drifts just wide. Half-time and it’s 3-1 to the hosts.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:50
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Frankfurt still looking to play their way out, with Tuta willing to carry it and giving Sessegnon a real tough time tracking him.

It’s been a fine response from Spurs to going behind.

Richarlison feeds Royal down the wing and Kane is unmarked in the middle but it’s cut out for a corner.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:49
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Royal is clumsy here as he takes out Lenz, who controls and clips the ball beyond the Spurs defender.

Now a dangerous free-kick to defend from out wide in the 44th minute.

But that’s a real waste from Kamada, missing everybody and giving Spurs respite.

Jack Rathborn12 October 2022 20:46

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