{"id":195202,"date":"2025-07-31T21:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/spurs-stars-outrageous-screamer-from-halfway-line-seals-victory-in-historic-derby\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T21:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:04:00","slug":"spurs-stars-outrageous-screamer-from-halfway-line-seals-victory-in-historic-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/spurs-stars-outrageous-screamer-from-halfway-line-seals-victory-in-historic-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs star\u2019s outrageous screamer from halfway line seals victory in historic derby"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pape Matar Sarr scored from the halfway line as Tottenham punished a shaky performance by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to win the first north London derby staged outside the UK 1-0 on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Raya, who had already been caught in no-man\u2019s land twice as inswinging corners hit the post, was at fault again in the 45th minute when Sarr robbed Myles Lewis-Skelly just inside the Arsenal half.<\/p>\n

The Spurs midfielder looked up, saw Raya stranded way outside his penalty area and let fly to score in outrageous fashion from 50 yards out.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fantastic, fantastic. Well taken,\u201d said new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank of the goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd all the credit to Papa. He\u2019s impressed me, I must admit he\u2019s been really good in the last four weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nominally a pre-season \u201cfriendly\u201d, there was no love lost on the pitch between the bitter rivals.<\/p>\n

Tackles flew in and tempers frayed in a fiercely contested clash in front of a 49,975 sellout crowd under the roof in the air-conditioned Kai Tak Stadium.<\/p>\n

Sarr\u2019s screamer gave Frank the north London bragging rights, at least until the pair clash again in the Premier League on November 22 at the Emirates stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was not a friendly,\u201d said Frank.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt felt like a competitive match. I think if you saw it, it was competitive and if you played it was very competitive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arsenal started the stronger but it was Tottenham who hit the woodwork three times in a frantic first half and deserved their lead at the break.<\/p>\n

Arsenal laid siege to the Tottenham goal at the start of the second half, but Frank had his defence well-drilled and the Gunners found it hard to break through.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Martinelli did manage to find an opening on 58 minutes but shot wastefully over from 14 yards.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal brought on new signing Martin Zubimendi, who almost scored with his first touch when his shot was deflected over the bar.<\/p>\n

A huge cheer went up when Son Heung-min was introduced by Tottenham in the 75th minute.<\/p>\n

It was followed by an even bigger ovation when new striker Viktor Gyokeres also came off the bench for his Arsenal debut with 13 minutes to go.<\/p>\n

The Swedish striker, sporting the number 14 shirt made famous by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, was signed for $67 million six days ago and has trained only twice with his new teammates.<\/p>\n

He made some darting runs as Arsenal pressed for a late equaliser, but only managed two touches.<\/p>\n

Defender Cristhian Mosquera also came on late for his first appearance and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased with what he saw from his two newest recruits.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally happy, obviously, to have them here,\u201d Arteta told reporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re going to add a lot of energy and quality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tottenham now fly on to South Korea to face Newcastle United on Sunday while Arsenal head home after three Asian tour matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything that I\u2019ve seen in the last 10 days gives me a lot of encouragement,\u201d added Arteta, who took positives from the performance despite losing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are ahead of what I was expecting in many areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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