Tottenham secured a 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in a pre‑season friendly against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium, marking the third win of their summer preparations.
French forward Mathys Tel delivered a striking free‑kick before the half‑hour mark, curling the ball from roughly 25 yards into the top‑right corner and leaving the goalkeeper without a chance.
Operating from the left wing, Tel became Tottenham’s primary attacking threat in the opening period, while Sydney FC equalised early in the second half through Takahiro Sekine.
The contest was decided in the penalty shootout, where Tottenham prevailed after a decisive save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Post‑match, Tel praised the team’s collective effort, noting that the squad fought until the final whistle despite the friendly nature of the game.
Having completed his permanent transfer earlier in the window, the 21‑year‑old aims to cement a regular role in manager Roberto De Zerbi’s high‑intensity, possession‑based system, facing strong competition for wide‑forward positions but demonstrating readiness to contend for a starting place ahead of the Premier League season.
