Newcastle, Spurs and Romero
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All season, Tottenham Hotspur fans have just wanted something to believe in. Something to buy into. Something to get behind. Anything to make them feel like Spurs are alive, fighting, rewarding their own commitment and passion with equal energy of their own.
Tottenham hero Cristian Romero revealed international team-mate Lionel Messi as the influence behind his "beautiful" last-gasp overhead kick goal against Newcastle. Spurs' trip to St James’ Park ended in a breathless finale,
Tottenham ended their losing run in remarkable circumstances at Newcastle United, as Cristian Romero's brace earned Spurs a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park.
Newcastle came close to breaking the deadlock in the 34th minute. Joelinton broke down the right and fired a shot across the Tottenham goal, beating Guglielmo Vicario but only managing to find the post. However, neither team was able to open the scoring in what was a tense first half.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero scored twice in the second half and Spurs robbed Newcastle blind, escaping St. James' Park with an unlikely point on Tuesday.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero received praise from his coach Thomas Frank after rescuing Spurs from defeat at St James' Park with a dramatic late brace.
Rodrigo Bentancur was deemed to have fouled Dan Burn, a decision harshly awarded after an on-field review. The concerns are still there in attack for Spurs. They had only two shots on target and both were by their centre-back. However, after a miserable run, this would have been a huge relief for Thomas Frank.
Report and free match highlights as Cristian Romero scored two equalisers as Spurs rescued a 2-2 draw at Newcastle; The point ends a run of three straight defeats in all compeitions for Tottenham as t
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