The friendly football match between England’s famous clubs — Arsenal and Tottenham — has come to an end. The entertaining and hard-fought match was held at the modern Kai Tak Sports Park stadium located in Hong Kong. In this contest, Tottenham managed to defeat their rivals with a narrow 1–0 victory.
Throughout the match, both teams were active and delivered a performance full of intensity. However, the decisive moment came in the first half — in the 45th minute — when the only goal of the game was scored. The goal was netted by Tottenham’s talented midfielder Pape Matar Sarr.
For English clubs, such friendly matches are important for serious pre-season preparation and for testing team tactics. In this encounter, Tottenham played in an organized manner, maintained their lead, and secured the win.
It’s worth noting that in a previous friendly match, Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 3–2, while Tottenham played out a goalless draw — 0–0 — with Leeds United.
In the 2024/2025 English Premier League season, Tottenham finished 17th in the standings. The team played 38 official matches and collected a total of 38 points. Arsenal, with 74 points, secured second place. Liverpool became the national champions with 84 points.
These types of friendly matches give clubs a chance to assess their readiness before the new season, improve on-field chemistry among players, and offer exciting experiences to their fans.
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