Feyenoord 2-2 Tottenham
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Sheringham: On scoresheet (Photography/Allsport) |
Teddy Sheringham and Steffen Iversen were on target as Tottenham claimed a 2-2 draw against UEFA Cup holders Feyenoord in
an entertaining clash at the Dutch club's De Kuip stadium.
Both teams fielded near full-strength sides and England striker
Sheringham, who came on as a substitute in Saturday's 1-0 win over
Watford for his first pre-season outing, started alongside Iversen in
attack.
And it was the 36-year-old who opened the scoring after 23 minutes,
volleying home with ease after being left unattended in the penalty
area.
That prompted Feyenoord captain Paul Bosvelt to take the game to
Spurs, and the 32-year-old former Netherlands international latched
on to Leonardo's pass before crashing a shot against the crossbar
with goalkeeper Kasey Keller beaten.
Feyenoord continued to press Glenn Hoddle's side in search of an
equaliser, and their efforts were rewarded in the 36th minute when
defender Ramon van Haaren struck an unstoppable 25-yard shot beyond
Keller.
Both sides continued their attacking play in the second half and
Feyenoord went 2-1 up after a wonderful move involving Liverpool and
Leeds target Brett Emerton.
The 23-year-old Australia international raced clear down the right
before picking out Bonaventure Kalou with a great cross, and the
Ivory Coast winger stroked the ball home from close range.
Feyenoord's former Nottingham Forest and Celtic striker Pierre van
Hooijdonk then saw one of his trademark free-kicks bring a flying
save from Keller shortly after as the Dutch side looked to kill off
the game.
Spurs battled on, however, and levelled the match with just four
minutes left when home defender Kees van Wonderen left his team-mate
and former Sunderland goalkeeper Edwin Zoetebier stranded with a
misplaced back-pass.
Norway international Iversen intercepted the ball and made no
mistake, finishing comfortably to clinch a draw.