Pedro Porro <\/a>\u2013 The full-back was at fault for Bournemouth\u2019s second goal as he was caught ball-watching when Semenyo slipped the centre-back in. In the second half, despite Tottenham being 2-1 down, Porro still offered little in attack, with few overlapping runs. 3.<\/p>\n Micky Van de Ven<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The Dutchman should definitely have done better for Bournemouth\u2019s equaliser, as Evanilson found himself in a lot of space in the box, leading to a free header. In the second half, Spurs were barely threatened, leaving van de Ven with little to do defensively. The centre-back thought he had won his side a penalty after one of his trademark runs from his own half into the Bournemouth box, but it was overturned after a VAR review. He later came close to giving Spurs the lead from a corner, but his effort was well saved. 6.<\/p>\n Cristian Romero<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Argentine came close to giving Spurs a two-goal lead following a header from a corner, but he headed over. In the second forty-five, he saw more of the ball as Tottenham looked to play from behind and find an attacking rhythm. He remained a threat from corners, with his header from the back post finding Richarlison, who headed against the bar early in the second half. He also created another chance for van de Ven late on, forcing Petrovic into a save. 6.<\/p>\n Djed Spence<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Far from the composed display usually associated with him, as a poor clearance in the second forty-five gave Unal a chance to score a third for the Cherries, but the Bournemouth forward missed. Spence, however, looked to join the attack more in the second half as Spurs sought an equaliser. 3.<\/p>\n Joao Palhinha<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 The 30-year-old had his standout moment in the opposition box, with his overhead kick giving Tottenham their equaliser from a corner. He also stuck to his pivot duties, managing two crucial blocks from the edge of the box as Bournemouth looked to go in front late in the second half. 6.<\/p>\n Rodrigo Bentancur<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Uruguayan was the more advanced of the pivot pairing and was tasked with keeping things ticking, which he attempted to do in both halves. He played a number of forward and sideways passes before being substituted in the final four minutes after picking up an injury. 4.<\/p>\n Xavi Simons<\/a> \u2013 Looks to be finding rhythm in a Tottenham shirt and showed glimpses of his quality in both halves with a few neat passes and flicks. He provided the assist for Tel\u2019s opener early in the game. 6.<\/p>\n Lucas Bergvall<\/a> \u2013 The midfielder enjoyed a positive first half, popping up all over the pitch and looking to get shots away at every opportunity. His night ended abruptly after picking up an injury and being replaced by Wilson Odobert. 6.<\/p>\n![\"Bournemouth](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2255125552-1024x641.jpg\")
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