- Tottenham recorded a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first-ever meeting held outside the UK
- Pape Matar Sarr scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line
- The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium was filled mostly with Arsenal fans
Key Takeaways:
Tottenham claimed a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a friendly played at the 50,000-capacity, state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. The two North London rivals met for the first time in history outside the territory of the United Kingdom, marking a memorable occasion.
Pape Sarr with a brilliant long-range lob as Tottenham beat Arsenal in the first overseas North London derby 🎯 pic.twitter.com/k7VoI9180P
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Pape Matar Sarr scored a magnificent goal in the final seconds of the first half, lobbing goalkeeper David Raya from the centre circle after stealing the ball from an Arsenal player.
The futuristic arena, which cost Hong Kong nearly $4 billion, had packed stands almost entirely in Arsenal’s red. But dominance in the stands did not translate to the pitch, where the Spurs emerged victorious and gave a strong boost to their new manager Thomas Frank.
In the 77th minute, Viktor Gyokeres entered the pitch for his debut. The Swedish striker, Arsenal’s most expensive and high-profile signing of the summer had no scoring opportunities, while Spurs defended bravely and in an organised manner.