We secured a convincing 4-0 victory, despite being reduced to 10 men in the second half, against a pretty hopeless Copenhagen. The visitor’s performance was hampered by Tottenham’s high press and individual brilliance, no more so than from Van de Ven.
Goals and assists
13’: Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs with a clinical finish after a quick counter-attack, assisted by Xavi Simons.
45+2’: Odobert doubled the lead just before half-time, assisted by R. Kolo Muani, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Copenhagen.
52’: Micky van de Ven scored an absolute stunner—a left-footed volley from outside the box that rocketed into the bottom corner. This goal has been hailed as a potential Goal of the Season contender and even drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi’s iconic strikes by Brentford manager Thomas Frank.
64: João Palhinha added the final blow with an assist from Cristian Romero.
Player Ratings
Guglielmo Vicario 5 was largely untested; this was very much a one-sided affair
Pedro Porro 7 produced some good stuff, but I will keep warning you, this was not European royalty. See you at the Manchester United game!
Cristian Romero 7 set up Paulhina’s goal with one of his creative sparkaroonies.
Micky van de Ven 9 Scored a Puskás-contender solo goal; untroubled at the back.
Destiny Udogie 6 driving runs caused problems. Passing accuracy 82%.
Rodrigo Bentancur 7 instrumental in transitions, Micky’s goal being a fine example.
Pape Matar Sarr 7 Picked up after the red, driving passes and an 88% passing accuracy.
Xavi Simons 8 drew high praise from all around. Let’s see this in the Premier League.
Brennan Johnson 6, great to get a goal, but ineffective is an accurate appraisal.
Wilson Odobert 6 A growing threat. Let’s see this in the Premier League.
Randal Kolo Muani 5 is there a player in there, is there?
Joao Palhinha 6 solid, and another great goal.
Richarlison 0 just fuck off.
