Following a 5-1 victory over Lion City, Richarlison was seen hoisting the Tiger Cup, marking Tottenham’s triumph.
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham, praised Richarlison for displaying the qualities he admires in a forward, following a remarkable pre-season performance where the Brazilian netted three goals. The 5-1 victory over Lion City Sailors at Singapore National Stadium served as a brilliant conclusion to Tottenham’s Asian tour.
Entering as a substitute in the second half, Richarlison quickly made an impact with two goals in the span of eight minutes, rounding off his stellar performance with a third in the closing minutes. Postecoglou, speaking from Singapore, expressed his admiration for the player.
Despite an unexpected early lead for the Sailors courtesy of Shawal Anuar at the 14-minute mark, Tottenham’s captain, Harry Kane, swiftly equalized the scoreline with a successful penalty following a foul on Pape Matar Sarr. Spurs’ fourth goal came from Argentine midfielder Giovani lo Celso, who capitalized on a loose ball within the six-yard box at the 73rd minute.
Richarlison, who transitioned to Tottenham from Everton in a £60m deal last summer, has managed three goals in his 35 appearances for the club. The hat-trick against Lion City marks a promising start to his current season.
Ange Postecoglou, appointed as the manager in early July, appreciated the 26-year-old’s strengths and relentless work rate, saying, “He’s always in the right areas. He’s one of the players I’m eagerly anticipating to work with. He certainly fits the vision I have for my team.”
Feeling rejuvenated, Richarlison believes the upcoming season could be a turning point in his Tottenham journey. He said, “Last season was hampered by injuries, but I feel rejuvenated now. I am thrilled. Singapore has been an excellent venue for me and the team.”
A slew of changes were made at half-time by Postecoglou, and Richarlison quickly capitalized with a goal from a deflected effort by Lo Celso, and shortly after, netted a second from a poor clearance. Although initially denied his third goal twice due to offside decisions, his tenacity paid off when he broke through the Sailors’ defense to secure his hat-trick.
With his three-goal spree in Singapore, Richarlison claimed the match ball.
Postecoglou secured his inaugural win with Tottenham after a prior loss against West Ham, a Premier League rival. The match that was scheduled against Leicester City in Bangkok, Thailand, was canceled due to a waterlogged pitch. Tottenham will now head home to take on Shakhtar Donetsk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 6.
Earlier Wednesday, it was revealed that Joe Lewis, a UK billionaire whose family trust owns Tottenham, is due in a US court to face insider trading charges. Tottenham refrained from commenting on the issue, considering it unrelated to the club. Postecoglou also remained undistracted, stating, “It doesn’t affect me in terms of what I’m trying to do.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Richarlison hat-trick
Who scored a hat-trick for Tottenham against Lion City Sailors?
Richarlison, the Brazilian forward, scored a hat-trick for Tottenham against Lion City Sailors.
What was the final score in the match between Tottenham and Lion City Sailors?
The final score was 5-1 in favor of Tottenham.
Who is the manager of Tottenham and what was his reaction to Richarlison’s performance?
The manager of Tottenham is Ange Postecoglou. He was highly impressed with Richarlison’s performance, appreciating his strength, work ethic, and positional awareness.
Who else scored for Tottenham in this match?
Besides Richarlison, England captain Harry Kane and Argentina midfielder Giovani lo Celso also scored for Tottenham in this match.
Who scored the first goal for Lion City Sailors?
Shawal Anuar scored the first goal for Lion City Sailors.
What’s next for Tottenham after their victory over Lion City Sailors?
Tottenham is scheduled to play against Shakhtar Donetsk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 6.
What charges is Tottenham’s owner, Joe Lewis, facing?
Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns Tottenham, is facing insider trading charges in a US court.
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5 comments
Harry Kane still scoring..that penalty was spot on. Gud to see him doin’ well! Richarlison’s goals, tho – fire!!
the lad Richarlison. he’s impressive, need more of that this season. Interesting changes from the new manager, they worked!
Finally! A solid win. Great performance from the lads today, especially Richarlison! Can’t wait for the season to start proper. COYS!
Not bad at all, Spurs. Not bad. Richarlison had a killer game, props to him!
so happy for richarlison, his play today was pure class. hope the team can keep up this momentum.