The North London derby made its way to Borehamwood this evening. As Arsenal under 23s hosted Tottenham under 23s, in the Premier League two. Going into this match the gunners looked to get back to ways. Having not seen a victory since their home fixture against Chelsea.
Tottenham Hotspur kicked off the first half, but it was Arsenal who had the opening chance. Omari Hutchinson cut onto his left before testing the keeper. With only five minutes having been played. Deservedly taking the lead. Marcelo Flores found the net on seventeen minutes, tapping home following a visitor’s mistake. Giving the bumper crowd something to cheer about. Doubling their lead soon after Arsenal had a second. However, it was Tottenham who scored. A low cross from Marcelo Flores was turned into the goal by Omole on twenty fourth minutes. Looking to react quickly the guest had one back. Alfie Devine smashing home having run forward, picking up the ball in his own half. Leaving the score at two one after thirty-two minutes played.
Leading at the break it was the gunners who were winning. Despite two out of three goals being scored by Tottenham. When play resumed Graczyk made a brilliant save. Keeping out the Lilywhites time and time action. Showing signs of a top stop stopper, at such a young age. Reducing Tottenham to ten men Craig saw red. For a second bookable offense, with seventy-four minutes played. Graczyk continued his impressive performance as Arsenal saw out the win. Sealing victory in a heated affair.
In conclusion this defeat can be seen as a harsh result for the White Hart Lane club. Failing to find a second, after playing against a remarkable keeper. The closest they got being a shot cleared off the line. In front of a vocal backing of travelling supporters who can hold their heads high.
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