2024-08-19 21:58:02
Title: Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester draw 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur
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Jamie Vardy’s header in the second half of a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur saved a point as Leicester City returned to the Premier League on Monday, with Spurs dominating the first half. assumed a dominant position.
Tottenham had plenty of chances to build an even bigger lead, but new signing Dominic Solanke was one of the biggest culprits in missing them.
Instead, Spanish defender Pedro Polo established Spurs’ initial advantage in the 29th minute, stepping past two Leicester defenders to head James Maddison’s cross into the net at the far post.
Vardy’s goal was key to Leicester’s 2016 Premier League title win, with Steve Cooper’s side looking the more lively and both teams having chances to win in a busy final half-hour.
In the 70th minute, Vardy wasted a good opportunity, but his low shot was saved by Guglielmo Vicario. At the other end of the game, Richarlison’s last chance in stoppage time was headed wide.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a head injury at the end of the second half and play was stopped for eight minutes. The Uruguayan received oxygen treatment as he left the pitch and appeared to have regained consciousness.
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