Guess who's back with a bang? 😉
Jamie Vardy, the 37-year-old legend, proved he's still got it! In Leicester City's epic return to the Premier League, Vardy headed home a sensational equalizer, securing a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night.
Despite Spurs dominating the first half, with a whopping 9-0 corner count 📊, they couldn't capitalize on their chances. New signing Dominic Solanke missed some golden opportunities, and it was Spanish defender Pedro Porro who finally broke the deadlock at 29 minutes, connecting with James Maddison's cross to find the net. 🎯
But Leicester wasn't backing down! Vardy, left unmarked, leveled the score with a classic header that totally changed the game\u2019s vibe. Suddenly, Steve Cooper's squad looked alive and kicking! 🦊🔥
\"Tottenham are a really good team but we gave them too much respect,\" Vardy told Sky Sports. \"We started getting after them, and it changed the momentum.\"
The second half was a rollercoaster! Vardy nearly grabbed a winner in the 70th minute, sprinting clear but seeing his low shot saved by Guglielmo Vicario. At the other end, Richarlison headed wide in injury time, missing Spurs' last chance to clinch it.
Tottenham's boss, Ange Postecoglou, wasn't thrilled: \"It is a disappointing night for us. We need to be more ruthless in front of goal. We were that dominant, we should have been well away from the opposition.\"
The match saw a scary moment when Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a head injury, causing an eight-minute stoppage. Thankfully, Postecoglou confirmed he was \"conscious and communicating.\" 🙏
What a night! Football's old guard showing the young ones how it's done. Vardy's still got the magic touch! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
