Yup, it was probably the perfect display for that kind of match. Didn't go over the top and expend energy without need, but played very professionally and more than well enough to get a very comfortable victory.
Lots of good performances but I'll just mention Carlos Vinicius who was very good on his debut. Early days but he looks like a very capable player. Missed an early header but his two assists for the goals were excellent, especially the deft header to set up Son for the third. Would have had a hat-trick of assists had Dele Alli scored his chance in the second half. Held the ball up well, good link up play, and made some nice runs.
Also, Matt Doherty had his best game for us so far. Linked up well with Bale, put in a lovely cross for the aforementioned Vinicius header, helped set up the third goal, and generally looked much more at home.
It would have been nice if Jack Clarke could have scored with the late chance he had, would have been a great moment for him, but you can't have everything And we got a clean sheet!
Good stuff, and hopefully we can keep up the winning ways against Burnley on Monday.
Lots of good performances but I'll just mention Carlos Vinicius who was very good on his debut. Early days but he looks like a very capable player. Missed an early header but his two assists for the goals were excellent, especially the deft header to set up Son for the third. Would have had a hat-trick of assists had Dele Alli scored his chance in the second half. Held the ball up well, good link up play, and made some nice runs.
Also, Matt Doherty had his best game for us so far. Linked up well with Bale, put in a lovely cross for the aforementioned Vinicius header, helped set up the third goal, and generally looked much more at home.
It would have been nice if Jack Clarke could have scored with the late chance he had, would have been a great moment for him, but you can't have everything And we got a clean sheet!
Good stuff, and hopefully we can keep up the winning ways against Burnley on Monday.
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