Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel goes from hero to zero as Antonin Kinsky saves Spurs | OneFootball

Spurs could have gone four clear of the relegation zone with a win

Tottenham squandered the chance to move four points clear of the relegation zone as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds.

Spurs looked to be on their way to a first Premier League home win since December when Mathys Tel gave them the lead in the 50th minute as he curled home a beauty past Karl Darlow.

But the French forward then conceded a penalty, following a VAR review, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted to level the scores in the 74th minute.

Even after 13 minutes of added time, Spurs could not find the winner they desperately needed, as their relegation fears continued.

Sam Tabuteau was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to rate the Spurs players...

Antonin Kinsky 8: Ensured the scores remained level as he saved superbly from Sean Longstaff. Also produced an excellent save to deny Joe Rodon in the first-half. Nothing he could do about Calvert-Lewin’s penalty.

Pedro Porro 7: Nearly picked out Richarlison with a neat through ball in the first-half, and got into some good positions centrally and out wide. Had a shot cleared off the line. Was a more permanent fixture in midfield as Spurs chased a late goal.

Kevin Danso 5: Picked up a booking towards the end of the first-half after a couple of rash fouls. Did well to deal with Calvert-Lewin’s physicality after the break.

Micky van de Ven 7: Did a good job of marshalling Spurs’ backline, who were on the whole very solid, and he made an excellent challenge to deny Calvert-Lewin as Leeds chased a second goal.

Destiny Udogie 5: Lucky to have seen Calvert-Lewin ruled offside after getting into a tangle with the Leeds forward inside the box.

Reborn: Antonin Kinsky

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Joao Palhinha 7: De Zerbi is determined to keep Palhinha at the club because of his spirit and mentality. It was another performance with all the right grit and commitment, and he played well under pressure.

Rodrigo Bentancur 8: Has been a revelation since returning from injury and was all over the pitch as Spurs dominated for large periods. Snapping into challenges and wriggling free from pressure, he was the hosts’ best player in the first-half.

Randal Kolo Muani 6: Was not as involved as Tel on the other wing, but created an inviting opportunity for Richarlison shortly after Spurs had taken the lead.

Conor Gallagher 7: Continued where he left off against Aston Villa. Led the press, chased after loose causes and was also quick with the ball at his feet.

Mathys Tel 7: From hero to zero. Initially caused real issues with his inswinging crosses before giving the hosts the lead with an excellent stabbed finish into the corner. But then gave away a penalty after kicking Ampadu in the head as he attempted to clear the ball.

Disappointing: Richarlison

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Subs:

Lucas Bergvall 6: Sliced a shot over the bar as Spurs chased a late winner and harried well to get Spurs playing forward.

James Maddison 7: Cheered on to huge applause after making his first competitive appearance in over a year. Thought he had won a penalty deep into stoppage time and was heavily involved as Spurs applied the pressure.

Djed Spence 6: Provided some attacking threat and fresh legs for Udogie late on.