Tottenham begin their pre-season tour for New Zealand and Australia with a 2-0 win against Auckland FC for Eden Park. Di match na early morning for Sunday, and di Spurs fans wey travel see Roberto De Zerbi new-look side for first time proper.
After di club spend more than £200million for six new players dis summer, expectations dey high despite two 17th-place finishes for Premier League. But for dis friendly, De Zerbi give chance to plenty young players. Luca Williams-Barnett, Mikey Moore, Jamie Donley, and Dane Scarlett all start, with Archie Gray as captain.
Di first goal come after 12 minutes. Gray curl fine pass for Manor Solomon, wey run enter Auckland box. Solomon shot, but di goalkeeper save am, and Dane Scarlett dey there to put di rebound inside net. First half end 1-0.
For second half, six changes come. Senior players like Richarlison and Mathys Tel enter. Tel run go byline and pull ball back for Richarlison, wey fire home make am 2-0. Di match finish 2-0.
For player ratings: Brandon Austin make good early save. Kota Takai compose for defence. Archie Gray show leadership. Dane Scarlett score. Mikey Moore try but no get much chance. Richarlison get im first pre-season goal. Mathys Tel cause plenty trouble for Auckland defence.
Some senior players no travel. Guglielmo Vicario get minor knock. Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur get extended leave after World Cup. Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Djed Spence also absent. Injured players like Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert remain for London.
After Auckland, Tottenham go Australia to face Sydney FC and London rivals Chelsea.
