In this FA Cup semi-final rehearsal at White Hart Lane, Spurs took control from early in the game and by the second half the game had the pace and feel of a friendly. Kyle Walker made his Tottenham debut and looked assured at the back and with seven games to play, spurs moved 5 point clear of our top 4 rivals.
Portsmouth began brightly and Anthony Vanden-Borre went close producing a save from the almost redundant Gomes. after that the traffic and the scoring was all one way and it was a surprise perhaps that it took Spurs so long for Gareth Bale to nip in another great cross from the left for Crouch to head home at the near post.
As half time approached, Huddlestone crashed a 25 yard drive against the crossbar and the ping pong in the area was ended with a looping shot from Crouch which again struck the woodwork. Spurs were not to be denied however and the 2nd came when Luka Modric powered a shot into the area which Mullins could only block and kranjcar produced a neat flick which trickled into the net.
The 2nd half was as slow a game as you will ever see played. The pace had gone and the first half Spurs show had by now killed Pompey off. Gomes denied Pompey any consolation saving from Michael Brown when the former Spur looked odds on to score.
As the final whistle blew, Spurs fans were already looking towards another massive game next weekend against Sunderland. With everything crossed we are also hoping for the return of a certain Aaron Lennon!
e-Spurs Player Ratings
Gomes 8
Walker 7
Dawson 7
Bassong 7
Bale 8
Modric 7
Huddlestone 7
Bentley 7
Kranjcar 7
Crouch 7
Gudjohnson 7
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Great win although would have liked to of seen us really go for them 2nd half! Next weekend will be a real test and another must win! Baleeeeee
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