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3 positives & negatives from Tottenham's 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest

  • Spurs prevailed 3-1 against Forest
  • Porro and van de Ven scored
  • Tottenham, in Champions League spots

By Manuel Meza

Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at their stadium, securing fourth place in the Premier League standings.
Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at their stadium, securing fourth place in the Premier League standings. / Marc Atkins/GettyImages
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Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro
Tottenham's Micky van de Ven, and Pedro Porro. / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Positive 2: Scoring defenders

If the offensive side isn't being as efficient, if our attack isn't finding goal-scoring opportunities, don't worry because our defenders are there. Two goals from two defenders in this match. Micky van de Ven with a magnificent shot, a truly fantastic goal, impossible to stop for the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper.

And Pedro Porro, who already had seven assists, but in this match scored his first goal of the season. Seeing Porro so excited about that goal, seeing him celebrate with the fans, grabbing the crest, and shouting with pride, are images that excite the crowd. And the good news for the fans isn't just that, but that they have a goal-scoring defense.

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