Former Tottenham star hails huge goal.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scores their first goal
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gary Lineker has hailed a ‘huge’ goal for Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League adventure.
Spurs took a lead away to CSKA Moscow through in form South Korean star Heung-Min Son.
Son scored at the weekend against Middlesbrough, and has been the club’s best player in recent matches, filling in adeptly for Harry Kane.
Tottenham badly needed the victory in Russia after losing their home match against AS Monaco in the opening group match.
A second defeat could have been disastrous, but Spurs’ chances are very much alive after taking all three points.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their first goal
Next up is a home game against Bayer Leverkusen, before they travel to Germany for the return match.
Tottenham face league leaders Manchester City in the Premier League at the weekend, and the win will give them a vital confidence boost.
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