The battle of nerves continued during the game.
Tottenham Hotspur faced Arsenal in the 20th round of the English Premier League (PL) in the 2022-23 season held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in England on the 16th (Korean time).
It was the second North London derby of the season. The confrontation between the rivals drew a lot of attention even before the match.
The game ended with Arsenal winning. In the 14th minute of the first half, Bukayo Saka’s cross led to Hugo Lloris’s own goal, and in the 36th minute, Martin Odegaard’s additional goal widened the score to two points.
Also, the atmosphere was hot. As one of the best rivalries in the league, a war of nerves continued between the fans as well as the players of both teams in the stadium.
The clash between Richarlison and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made headlines. After the match, Richarlison exchanged words with Ramsdale, appearing to push his hand through the head.
But they weren’t the only ones who collided in the arena. Coach Antonio Conte and Granit Xaka got into an altercation during the game.안전놀이터
In the 57th minute of the second half, in a situation where Arsenal’s attack was stopped, Granit Zaka’s left foot was taken by Christian Romero’s tackle, and Zaka lay on the pitch for a while and complained of pain.
Zaka demanded that a warning be given to Romero. He and his teammates made a complaint to the referee, but it was not accepted.
Coach Conte directly rebutted Xaka. He was angry at Zaka’s strong dissatisfaction and engaged in a war of nerves.
British media ‘Talk Sports’ said, “Director Conte shouted in anger at Zaka, who demanded punishment. He made gestures such as making mouths with his hands, and Zhaka shouted at Conte again, and the two exchanged anger.” explained the situation.
The game ended in such a chaotic atmosphere. Even after the game was over, the overheated atmosphere continued, with spectators rushing in and kicking Ramsdale, and the situation was narrowly finished as both teams withdrew to their respective benches.