Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe Match Report as five players shine at Hotspur Way

Thomas Frank’s second game in charge of Tottenham ended in a 2-2 tie at Hotspur Way, despite a brace from Pape Sarr and a decent all-round performance.

Watching a match streamed behind closed doors with no fans in sight took us right back to the lockdown era, with only the commentary, player calls, and the sound of the ball meeting the boot as the only background noise.

Many expected Thomas Frank to field a youthful XI for this early kick-off, especially with another friendly scheduled just four hours later (against Luton Town).

However, the Dane surprised us by putting out a relatively strong side. Rodrigo Bentancur was originally in the starting XI, but a late illness saw him replaced by academy midfielder George Abbott.

Despite Spurs taking an early lead, Wycombe turned the game on its head shortly after the break, only for Pape Matar Sarr to score again and rescue the draw.

First half: Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers

Spurs nearly made the perfect start inside two minutes, as Wilson Odobert’s clever cutback found Heung-min Son, but the skipper fired over the bar. Minutes later, Richarlison sliced wide from another inviting Odobert delivery.

Pedro Porro then threatened from a free-kick, but his effort landed comfortably in Van Sas’ gloves.

Tottenham eventually broke the deadlock with a well-deserved opener. It came down that threatening right-hand side again. Vuskovic released Porro down the flank, who squared it for Odobert. The Frenchman’s low strike was parried away, but Pape Matar Sarr was first to react and tucked in the rebound.

Porro nearly made it two shortly after, as he found himself through on goal, but he hesitated and saw his shot blocked for a corner. He then repaid Odobert for the earlier assist by setting him up in a similar position, but the French U21 international’s poor finishing let him down.

Then came a moment to forget for Brandon Austin, who allowed a soft low strike from Quitirna to slip through his hands and legs, gifting Wycombe an equaliser on the half-hour mark.

Richarlison had a couple more sights at goal but couldn’t convert, and the half ended level despite Spurs enjoying more control and chances.

Second half: Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers

With no changes at the break, and less than 10 minutes later, the second half kicked off.

Just five minutes in, Wycombe took the lead. Quitirna found space inside the box after being set up by Daniel Udoh and smashed home past Austin, who stood no chance this time.

Tottenham responded well, with Son wriggling his way into the box before setting up Porro, whose deflected shot hit the crossbar.

On the hour mark, Thomas Frank made his first set of changes, introducing academy players Tynan Thompson and Oliver Irow for Richarlison and Odobert.

The change paid off immediately as just minutes later, Thompson drove down the left and sent in a perfect low cross into the box. Sarr, once again in the right place at the right time, scored his second of the day. Credit also to Cristian Romero for his high pressing, which caused Wycombe’s midfield all sorts of problems in the build-up.

Son had another go from a good angle, but his curled effort lacked power, while Thompson himself tried his luck from distance but couldn’t find the right contact.

With 15 minutes to go, Frank brought in more changes, replacing the entire team except Austin and the two recent subs. The fresh legs injected some serious energy, and Spurs came close to a winner, especially when Thompson broke through 1v1, but his shot drifted just inches wide off the post.

And with that, the full-time whistle blew. Spurs 2, Wycombe 2.

Takeaways from the draw against Wycombe

That right-hand side was on fire. Porro, Bergvall, and Odobert linked up very well, with one setting up the other, then being set up in return, and so on. It will be interesting to see whether Frank sticks with these three or tests other combinations, given the number of options he has.

In contrast, the left side offered little movement. It would be unfair to judge Son based on this performance, especially considering he didn’t have an overlapping full-back to support him. But if the Tottenham captain continues this run of form, it’ll be hard to see him fitting into Frank’s plans – and a move away from the club could become even more likely.

The kids impressed. George Abbott put in a quietly excellent shift, reading danger and intercepting loose passes well. 17-year-old Tynan Thompson caught the eye too after he was involved in almost every one of Spurs’ progressive plays.

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