Son Heung Min’s Final Tottenham Game: Kudus Drops Newcastle Star With Insane Skill
- Mohammed Kudus pulled off a brilliant piece of skill to glide past a Newcastle defender during Tottenham's final preseason match in Asia
- The game, which finished 1-1, also marked Son Heung-min’s farewell appearance for the North London side
- Fans who witnessed Kudus’ dazzling footwork couldn’t hold back their admiration, showering the 25-year-old with praise
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Tottenham Hotspur’s final stop on their pre-season tour of Asia had all the ingredients for a memorable night: a farewell for a club legend, a test against Premier League opposition, and yet another flash of brilliance from Mohammed Kudus.
At the heart of Seoul’s electric World Cup Stadium, the spotlight initially belonged to Son Heung-min.
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Son Heung-min’s final Tottenham game ends in 1-1 draw
The South Korean icon was captaining Spurs for one last time, playing in front of an adoring home crowd, according to Goal.
But before the emotions could settle, Brennan Johnson stole the moment with a fourth-minute opener, reminding everyone that it was still business on the pitch.
Newcastle United responded with composure, finding the equaliser through Harvey Barnes in the 38th minute, per Sportsmole.
With both sides cancelling each other out after the break, attention soon turned to the bench and Kudus.
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Kudus drops Newcastle defender with stunning skill
In the 65th minute, with Son receiving a hero’s send-off, Kudus made his entrance. The crowd cheered, perhaps unaware they were moments away from witnessing a piece of magic.
Though the game’s rhythm was disrupted, most notably by a concerning injury to James Maddison, who had to be stretchered off, Kudus didn’t let the disjointed pace hold him back.
A long ball floated toward the right flank. Kudus gave chase. Cornered and with few options, most would have played it safe.
But the Ghanaian had other ideas. With the crowd watching closely, he conjured up a cheeky moment of flair.
Trapped against the touchline and under pressure from Valentino Livramento, Kudus flicked the ball past the defender with a move that looked almost impossible from that angle.
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Though his attempt to pick out a teammate with a cutback was cleared by a Newcastle defender, the trick was enough to set social media ablaze. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) couldn't hide their excitement:
@Odobertenjoyer4 praised:
"Crazy player."
@HeungMinPapi added:
"He’s a joke."
@apolloshotudedd declared:
"Never been so confident about a player going to cook for us in a long time."
Kudus' Tottenham to face Bayern Munich and PSG next
With the curtain now closed on their Asian adventure and life at Spurs entering a new era without Son, Kudus looks set to play a prominent role.
Tottenham will face Bayern Munich on August 7 in their final warm-up before the highly anticipated UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain on August 13.
While Son’s chapter comes to a close, Kudus appears ready to write his own.
Where does Kudus rank among Europe's top dribblers?
In an earlier feature, YEN.com.gh highlighted the top dribblers in Europe’s major leagues from 2023 to the present.
Mohammed Kudus emerged as the leading dribbler during the 2023/24 campaign, dazzling fans with his skill and close control. However, rising star Lamine Yamal later overtook the Ghanaian midfielder to claim top spot in the rankings.
Source: YEN.com.gh
