Tottenham 1 Sydney 1 (4-2 on pens): Tel scores stunning free-kick as Robertson makes debut but strong Spurs XI struggle

TOTTENHAM overcame Sydney FC 4-2 on penalties after being held to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. Roberto De Zerbi’s men went 1-0 up after Mathys Tel’s thunderous free kick from about 25 yards out. Mathys Tel put Tottenham into the lead with a superb free kick Credit: AFP Takahiro Sekine equalised for Sydney in the second half Credit: Getty But Spurs were pegged back by the Australian minnows when a pass deflected into the path of Takehiro Sekine, who slotted home with ease. Tottenham’s Yang Min-Hyeok missed a golden chance to equalise after missing a sitter from close range. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The game went to penalties and Dane Scarlett went on to net the winning kick. More to follow. Comment now