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Sports August 1, 2026

Tottenham Stuns Chelsea with Late Richarlison Goal

Tottenham Stuns Chelsea with Late Richarlison Goal

Tottenham earned a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in their pre-season friendly in Sydney, thanks in part to Richarlison's injury-time winner.

The match got off to a surprising start as Chelsea took the lead in the first half, despite being the underdogs. Sandro Tonali's first-time strike on the edge of the box deflected off Levi Colwill and past Chelsea goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe, who was deputising for the injured Roberto Sanchez.

Chelsea's lead was short-lived, however, as Estevao equalized for Xabi Alonso's side in the 21st minute with a header from Jamie Gittens' cross.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chloe Knott/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock (17024391ec) Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring a goal to make it 1-2 Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur, Preseason Friendly, Football, Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia - 01 Aug 2026

Spurs were dealt a significant blow less than four minutes after the half-time break when Kevin Danso was sent off for hauling down Joao Pedro, who was clean through on goal.

Chelsea goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made several excellent saves in the second half to keep his team at bay, including a close-range reflex save to deny Estevao.

Spurs then won the game with the last attack of the game, as Jamie Donley's low strike hit Chelsea's post but the ball fell to Richarlison, who had smartly followed up and finished from close range.

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