Tottenham’s late turnaround secured a 2-1 win over Championship aspect Coventry to progress to the Carabao Cup fourth spherical and preserve 4 trophies out there to Ange Postecoglou in his pursuit of second-season silverware.
Postecoglou took some abruptly when he fielded a aspect stuffed with fringe gamers, days after making a degree of claiming that he “always” wins trophies within the second season at his golf equipment. In the end, his stars needed to come on to rescue the sport.
“There is no easy or quick fix to where we want to get to and one result doesn’t change that,” Postecoglou informed Sky Sports activities. “We showed what we have been missing the first four games. We have lacked a little bit of an edge and hopefully tonight gives the boys a little bit of belief.”
Coventry had been superior aspect all through and led till two minutes from regulation time after Brandon-Thomas Asante’s opener simply previous the hour. They might have been additional forward however Ben Davies stopped Haji Wright’s goalbound shot.
Djed Spence, a half-time introduction who many thought had no future at Spurs earlier than the summer time, poked in an equaliser after 88 minutes due to his fellow substitute Dejan Kuluseveski’s by ball.
Brennan Johnson then dinked over goalkeeper Ben Wilson, who produced a high save to disclaim Kulusveski not lengthy earlier than, in stoppage time to seal the win and ship Spurs into the subsequent spherical of the Carabao Cup, breaking Coventry hearts and saving his aspect’s blushes.
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Tottenham discover a essential equaliser towards Coventry by Djed Spence!
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Brennan Johnson finds a late winner for Spurs, resulting in heartbreak for Coventry!
Redknapp: Ange took liberties tonight
Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp:
“Spurs were so poor and going nowhere fast. Ange will be mightily relieved. But they have to make sure that this is a turning point for them.
“I did not just like the staff he picked. I am a giant fan of Ange however l thought he took liberties tonight.
“He didn’t select a strong enough team but he has got away with it.
“Tottenham had been diabolical up till the objectives. Coventry had been the higher staff. Ange Postecoglou can be so relieved.
“Tottenham got away with one, they were very, very fortunate.”
Postecoglou: No fast repair for Spurs
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Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was happy together with his staff’s nicely fought win towards Coventry Metropolis within the third spherical of the Carabao Cup
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou talking to Sky Sports activities: “It was a tough game. Credit to Coventry, I thought they were outstanding. They really took it to us. We had to hang in there somehow and we did. In the end credit to the lads. It was a typical cup tie.”
On the efficiency: “We weren’t as fluid performance-wise. Some of that is down to Coventry, they played with high energy. In the end I was pleased both for Djed [Spence] and Brennan [Johnson]. They have come on and made the difference for us and made a difference in the game.”
On what Brennan Johnson’s aim will do for his confidence: “Hopefully a great deal. He’s a fantastic young man, a great player. I have a lot of time for him because he works so hard every day. He took his goal well tonight and he made a good impact.”
On how vital the result’s for Spurs: “There is no easy or quick fix to where we want to get to and one result doesn’t change that. We showed what we have been missing the first four games, a little bit of spirit to fight and win. We have lacked a little bit of an edge and hopefully tonight gives the boys a little bit of belief.”
Ange Postecoglou congratulates match-winner Brennan Johnson at full-time
Johnson desires the chaos to cease at Spurs
Tottenham goalscorer Brennan Johnson talking to Sky Sports activities: “It was really difficult. There wasn’t one part of us that underestimated Coventry. We have played them a few times and know they play good football. At times we let them off too easy and gave them too many chances. We were under some real pressure but we will always keep going.”
On chaos within the recreation: “That has happened too many times. It has been a bit too chaotic. We gave the ball away too many times, we weren’t too much of a threat. For most of the game we didn’t play forward enough. The goals came from quick play and that’s what we want to do more often.”
On his aim: “It was really nice. It’s a great feeling to score especially so late. To get in the next round is really important. Penalties is a toss of a coin so getting the goal really late was very beneficial.”
Coventry boss Robins: We needed to be extra ruthless
Coventry boss Mark Robins talking to Sky Sports activities: “For the most part we defended really well when we needed to but also played some good football when we could.
“We labored arduous as a result of they labored arduous out of possession. I all the time need us to be courageous in possession. We went a bit too lengthy too quickly however then settled down into some respectable rhythm.
“That’s what we have to take out of this game, we have to be more ruthless.
“We deserved one thing out of that recreation and we must always have gone on and gained it.”
When is the fourth-round draw?
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will happen reside on Sky Sports following the conclusion of Liverpool vs West Ham on Wednesday September 25.
Ball numbers for the draw can be finalised on the morning of Wednesday 25 September.
The fourth spherical ties will happen week commencing October 28.
