Published: 09:16, August 1, 2025
Tottenham defeat Arsenal during Asia tour in Hong Kong
By Xinhua
Players of Tottenham Hotspurs celebrate after a football friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on July 31, 2025. (DJ CLARK / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - In a friendly match at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park on Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal.

Arsenal fielded a star-studded lineup, including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice, while Tottenham featured key players such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Mohammed Kudus.

Players of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs compete during a football friendly match at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on July 31, 2025. (DJ CLARK / CHINA DAILY)
Players of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs compete during a football friendly match at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on July 31, 2025. (DJ CLARK / CHINA DAILY)

The match began with Arsenal pressing forward, but Tottenham gradually found its rhythm and launched counterattacks. In the 28th minute, Wilson Odobert broke into the box and fired a shot that struck the post. Just before halftime, Pape Matar Sarr unleashed a stunning long-range lob to give Tottenham a 1-0 lead at the break.

Arsenal intensified its attacks in the second half, creating several dangerous chances. After the 60th minute, both sides made multiple substitutions, with Tottenham's Son Heung-min and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres entering the game in the 77th minute. Despite spirited efforts from both teams, the scoreline remained unchanged.