Ireland international Melia makes Spurs debut
- On Tuesday, Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium in the 2026 Sydney Super Cup, winning 4-2 on penalties after 90 minutes of play.
- Tottenham continued their pre-season campaign in Australia following victories over Milton Keynes and Auckland FC, as head coach Roberto De Zerbi rebuilds the squad before the Premier League season.
- Republic of Ireland international Mason Melia made his senior debut, replacing Conor Gallagher, while forward Mathys Tel scored Tottenham's goal from a free kick.
- New recruits Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Sandro Tonali missed the match after De Zerbi deemed them "not ready to play yet" due to minor fitness concerns.
- Tottenham will conclude their Australia tour facing Chelsea on Saturday, August 1, at Accor Stadium as the team continues preparations for the upcoming Premier League season.
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Tel scores free kick, but Tottenham Hotspur held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC in pre-season friendly
Frenchman Mathys Tel produced a glorious strike on 29 minutes, but Roberto De Zerbi’s team failed to capitalise, and Sydney’s new Japanese signing Takahiro Sekine levelled early in the second half.
Radio France Internationale
France24Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Frenchman Tel produced a glorious strike on 29 minutes but Roberto De Zerbi's team failed to capitalise and Sydney's new Japanese signing Takahiro Sekine levelled early in the second half. They played a penalty shootout, which Spurs won 4-2. "It was a good goal. I also want to congratulate the team because we worked and we fought to the end, even in a friendly game. We just keep going all the time," said Tel. "Sydney played very well on the ball…
Sydney Morning Herald
New Sydney import shocks Spurs with equaliser
New Sydney import Takahiro Sekine shockes Spurs with the equaliser after a disastrous defensive touch from his compatriot.
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