Richarlison Saves Tottenham From Defeat With Rescue Goal

Richarlison ended a difficult week by becoming a hero for Tottenham Hotspurs. (photo: twitter @SpursOfficial)

Richarlison ended a difficult week by contributing importantly when Tottenham Hotspur won a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United, Saturday 16 September. Spurs almost suffered their first defeat under the control of coach Ange Postecoglou after Gustavo Hamer put Sheffield United 1-0 up in the 73rd minute.

Postecoglou then included Richarlison as a substitute, and the 60 million forward immediately took action. The Brazilian forward revealed that he would seek "psychological help" following difficult times on and off the pitch, reversing his coach's trust. He was able to score a save goal with a header in the eighth minute of added time.

There was still time for a dramatic final round, and it happened in the 10th minute of extra time when Richarlison provided an assist to Dejan Kulusevski who shot the ball into the net to ensure Tottenham's four-match win ahead of next weekend's derby against Arsenal.

This is a bitter end for Sheffield United, who have lost Oli McBurnie for getting a second red card before the game ends and remains unwinned after five games.

With this victory, Tottenham moved up to second in the Premier League standings, only a goal difference under Man City collected 15 perfect points. Until now Spurs remain in good form under Postecoglou's control.