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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Leeds United 1-3 Tottenham: Defoe brace hat-trick



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Tottenham Hotspur finally passes to make sure the FA Cup fifth round in 2010. Hattrick Jermain Defoe took care of Harry Redknapp's squad won 3-1 on action replay against Leeds United on Wednesday (3/2/2010).

Yes, the North London club had to rematch after being held 2-2 at White Hart Lane on Sunday (24.1.2010). This action determines the fate of the Lily Whites who preyed on the last ticket and was waiting for Bolton Wanderers in the quarter-finals later on.

Since the beginning of action, Spurs have shown determination to lock the victory over the host. Direct Defoe got a golden opportunity in the second minute when midfielder Andy's action failed to anticipate the feedback Hughes Niko Kranjcar. Unfortunately, the British international bomber has not been able poured the ball into the goal Ankergen Casper.

Although the status of third division team, Leeds certainly not be underestimated. Foster children who get rid of Simon Grayson looks competent enough to stem the attacks the visitors. Leeds get the first chance through Jermaine Beckford in the 19th minute after throw-ins welcome Leigh Bromby. Beckford who became responsible for the removal of your favorite candidate Manchester United have actually managed to fool the goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes in front of goal. Unfortunately, Beckford Leeds not been able to take advantage.




At 37 minutes, Tottenham finally managed to end the impasse over Defoe, who booked his first goal. Starting from the action from David Bentley, Hughes, Defoe, Bentley welcomes feedback and release the kick to the far right Ankergen goal after a spin and control the ball.

Three minutes later, Leeds almost equalized when Slovak defender Michalik L'ubomir gore ball with his head in the penalty box. Gomes glorious rescue action to cancel the attack succeeded.

However, the relief did not last long. Entered injury time, Leeds successfully forcing Gomes picked up the ball thanks to the cooperation Beckford and Argentine striker Luciano Becchio. Beckford tried to greet the bait ball with a volley long. Gomes tried to move forward hold the ball. However, he finally could not do much when Becchio Beckford sodoran ball went into the empty goal.

The visitors could protest it and call a goal Beckford and Becchio was in offside position. However, the referee decided legitimate goals.

Spurs struggled to restore the advantage in the second half. Defoe dominance in Elland Park looks back 27 years when the striker was again score goal for the Lily Whites on 69 minutes after Kranjcar maximize cross from the left sector. Unfortunately, the referee immediately annul Defoe scored for the offside position.

However, four minutes later Defoe managed to pay for failure. Bentley returned the actor behind the goals through the feedback Defoe's cross from the right sector. Defoe, who squeezed into the front of the goal past the ball directly Ankergen poured.

Disadvantaged 1-2, Leeds apparently had no intention of giving up. Fleet The Peacocks kept trying to score goals while maintaining strict replies courtiers after Spurs are still the third goal.

Unfortunately, efforts to Leeds ended in vain. At the last minute game, Defoe insists Spurs victory through individual action carried the ball from midfield and break down the goal for the third time .

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