Shock and awe among Tottenham and Newcastle fans as their favorite stars commit numerous blunders, leaving spectators amazed.
Tottenham and Newcastle Play Out Emotional Draw in Seoul
In an electric atmosphere at Seoul's World Cup Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United played out a 1-1 draw in their pre-season friendly on August 3, 2025. The match, marked by an emotional farewell for Son Heung-min and an injury scare for James Maddison, also saw Mathys Tel miss a golden opportunity to double Spurs' lead.
The game began with a bang, as Brennan Johnson scored early for Tottenham in the fourth minute. Newcastle responded with a goal from Harvey Barnes in the 38th minute, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
Son Heung-min, captaining Spurs in his native South Korea, was given a guard of honour before being subbed off to a standing ovation. His emotional farewell was a poignant moment in the match, overshadowing any other incidents.
However, the talk of the town after the match was Mathys Tel's missed opportunity in the 17th minute. The young forward, who started in the attacking line alongside Son and Johnson, had a tame finish that was easily saved by Newcastle's goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Fans on social media expressed their opinions about Tel's missed opportunity, with some comparing it to Son Heung-min's miss against Manchester City. One fan even suggested that Tel should have simply lobbed the goalkeeper, while another joked that Tel must be in breach of contract for incompetence due to his role in the opportunity.
Despite the missed chance, Tottenham's rotated squad, which included Mathys Tel, showed promise. The club's intent to give him significant playing time in pre-season was evident in his inclusion in the front three.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United, winners of last season's Carabao Cup, will host Aston Villa in their first Premier League match of the season on August 16. The Toon defender Matt Targett, who failed to cut out a pass from Porro that led to Tel's opportunity, will be eager to put in a better performance in the upcoming league match.
Sources: - Tottenham Hotspur official website (confirmed lineups and match details)[2] - Newcastle United official match report[3] - ESPN match report and analysis[4] - YouTube highlights and fan reactions[1][5]
Mathys Tel, despite missing a potential game-defining opportunity in the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, showed promise as he started in the attacking line in Tottenham's rotated squad. Meanwhile, European-leagues contender Newcastle United, having won last season's Carabao Cup, will face Premier-league rival Aston Villa in their first match of the season on August 16.
