Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Sunday, 28 December 2025, 20:30 / Updated on Sunday, 28 December 2025 20:38
Tottenham won 1-0 in the away game with Crystal Palacefrom stage #18 in the Premier League. In the 85th minute, he entered the field Radu Dragusin, who returned to the turf in an official match after 11 months!
The Romanian stopper came on for Archie Gray 5 minutes before the end and was dangerous in the very first phase, after an absence of 332 days.
Tottenham came into the game better and controlled the first few minutes of the game. Spurs managed to score in the 17th minute through Richarlison after a collective phase that checkmate the defense of the hosts. However, the Brazilian's goal was ruled out for offside.
Radu Drăgușin returned to the field after 11 months, in Crystal Palace – Tottenham!
Crystal Palace took control of the game, but Tottenham still managed to score, through Archie Gray, in the 42nd minute. The midfielder managed to score with a header after a deflection by Richarlison. It was total confusion in the defense of the hosts.
In the second half, Spurs were more dangerous. Richarlison fired home in the 75th minute, but the Brazilian's goal was disallowed for another tiny offside.
In the 85th minute, Radu Drăgușin came in for Archie Gray. The stopper is back after the terrible injury and 11 months out.
Radu Drăgușin was dangerous in the very first action he had, but his header went over the goal. Defensively, the stopper fulfilled his duties, being sent at the end to defend the fragile advantage. He didn't have much to do as his team managed to hold their own offensively.
Premier League standings:
FINAL » Crystal Palace – Tottenham 0-1
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- Scored: Gray 42'
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Min. 85: Radu Drăgușin returned to the field after 332 days. The last match played was on January 30, 2025, in the Europa League. Against Elfsborg. He was close to the goal at the very first touch of the ball, but the header went over the goal.
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Min. 75: Richarlison managed to score after a superb cross from the right flank. The goal was disallowed
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Min. 42: Tottenham opened the scoring following a corner. Thomas Frank's side took advantage of aerial superiority and Archie Gray scored
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Min. 19: Spurs' goal was disallowed for offside on Bergvall
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Min. 17: Richarlison scored after a superb collective phase from the visitors. The goal is checked for offside in the build-up phase.
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Game start!
Crystal Palace – Tottenham » Starting teams
CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): D. Hendereson – Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi – Clyne, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell – Pino, Devenny – Mateta
reserves: Denamar, W. Benitez, Canvot, Drakes-Thomas, Esse, Nketiah, Rodney, Sosa, Uche
Coach: Oliver Glasner
TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Vicario – Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence – Bentancur, Gray – Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani – Richarlison
reserves: Kinsky, Drăgusin, Palhinha, Tel, Johnson, Takai, Odobert, B. Davies, Scarlett
Coach: Thomas Frank
Stadium: Selhurst Park (London)
Referee: Jarred Gillett
