Heung-Min Son, the Faith of Tottenham

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Writing sports, 20 Mar South Korean Heung Min Son pulled Tottenham to win the victory against West Ham (2-1) and fuel the European aspirations of the 'spurs', already in fifth place ahead of Manchester United, which is one step away from being left out of the mainland of the Premier. It was enough with the Asian's faith to defeat the team of David Moyes, executioner last Thursday of Sevilla in the round of 16 of the Europa League. The clash between two teams that bid to find accommodation in the top of the Premier was summarized in the first half. The home team opened the scoring after nine minutes when a Harry Kane action on the right ended up with a cross where Son was. He gave the South Korean to the ball, diverted by Kurt Zouma who confused Polish goalkeeper Lukas Fabianski who couldn't stop the football from entering the net. The second was on the 24th. With a great pass from Kane to space that Son received in the race. He came to the area and fired. He beat Fabianski to set 2-0. West Ham, who ended up accusing the effort of the match against Sevilla, which had an extra time, regained their options before the intermission. A corner kick was headed by Craig Dawson and the ball fell at the feet of Algerian Said Benrahma who beat Hugo Lloris. Moyes' team, which deflated with the passing of minutes, tried to balance the clash and by the threats of their rival who repeatedly threatened Fabianski's goal with quick counterattacks. The win places Tottenham fifth three points behind Arsenal, which has one less match. West Ham is seventh, outside of Europe, two behind Manchester United. CHIEF apa/jl