Saturday’s International Round Up | Tottenham Hotspur
On Saturday, several Tottenham Hotspur players represented their countries in international competitions, achieving impressive results across three different tournaments.
Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall, and Leo Black all enjoyed victories, while Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson played to a draw in their UEFA Nations League match.
Rodrigo Bentancur starred for Uruguay in their dramatic 3-2 win over Colombia. Starting and completing the full 90 minutes, Bentancur played a pivotal role in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
The match saw Colombia take the lead with a first-half goal from Juan Quintero, but an own goal by Davinson Sanchez leveled the score. Just minutes later, Rodrigo Aguirre put Uruguay ahead, but Colombia responded with a late equalizer from Andrés Gómez during second-half stoppage time.
However, Uruguay refused to settle for a draw and snatched a dramatic winner in the 11th minute of added time when Manuel Ugarte struck to give La Celeste all three points. This victory lifted Uruguay into second place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying group, leaving them seven points clear of seventh-place Venezuela.
Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall were in action for Sweden, who earned a crucial 2-1 win over Slovakia in UEFA Nations League Group C1.
Kulusevski played the full match, while Bergvall remained on the bench. The match was an exciting one, with Sweden taking an early lead thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ goal just three minutes in. Slovakia equalized shortly before the break through David Hancko, but Sweden regained the advantage in the second half when Alexander Isak scored from a cross by Gyokeres.
The match ended with Slovakia’s Milan Skriniar receiving a red card in the final moments, ensuring Sweden’s victory. With this result, Sweden remained unbeaten in their group and extended their lead over Slovakia, making them favorites to finish top of the group in the next round.
Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson were involved in Wales’ goalless draw against Turkey in the Nations League, a result that leaves them with everything to play for in their final match.
Davies captained the team, while Johnson started the match before being substituted late on. The match saw Wales create several chances, including a disallowed goal by Jordan James and a near miss by Harry Wilson, who hit the post.
Despite the lack of goals, Wales remained solid defensively, and the draw keeps them in contention for promotion to League A. Their fate will depend on the outcome of their final match against Iceland, where a win could secure top spot in the group.
Leo Black, representing England’s Under-19s, contributed to his side’s 2-1 victory over Bulgaria in the EURO 2025 qualifiers. Though Black remained an unused substitute, his teammates put in a solid performance to ensure the win.
Bulgaria took an early lead with a stunning long-range effort from Adrian Raychev, but England responded strongly. Goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Lewis Orford before the break turned the game in England’s favor.
The Young Lions dominated possession in the second half and came close to scoring a third goal but held onto their narrow lead. This result secured England’s place in the elite round of the competition, and a win over Belgium in their next match could see them top the group and secure automatic qualification.
Overall, it was a weekend full of action for Tottenham’s international players, with impressive individual performances and important victories across various competitions.
The results reflect well on the strength of Tottenham’s squad, and the players’ contributions to their national teams highlight their growing influence on the international stage.
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