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On Sunday, one match of the 31st round of the English "Premier League" championship took place. In London, the local team "Tottenham" created numerous chances and defeated the "Reading" team with a score of 1-0.
"Tottenham" 1 - 0 "Reading" 41‘ [1 - 0] Robbie Keane (11m.)
At the beginning of the match, the hosts immediately took the initiative into their hands, creating chance after chance. Just a few minutes into the game, Steed Malbranque hit the post. Then, Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov both had a go at goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, but the American veteran's play was flawless.
After a longer break, the visitors had a dangerous opportunity. After a pass from Glenn Little, Leroy Lita's header hit the post. A few minutes later, "Tottenham" goalkeeper Paul Robinson had to work a bit to deflect Dave Kitson's attempt.
The crucial moment for "Reading" came in the 41st minute when defender Greg Halford handled the ball in the penalty area and the referee awarded a controversial penalty kick. R. Keane stepped up to take the penalty and smashed it into the top left corner, leaving M. Hahnemann with no chance.
In the second half, "Reading" goalkeeper Adam Federici defended the goal, as his colleague was unable to play due to an injury. The hosts continued to press their opponents. D. Berbatov, Jermaine Jenas, and Jermain Defoe, who came on as a substitute, all had several good attempts, but they were either off target or neutralized by the Australian "Reading" goalkeeper.
After this victory, led by Martin Jol, "Spurs" rose to 6th place. However, tomorrow they could be pushed out of this position by Liverpool's "Everton," who will face Birmingham's "Aston Villa."
