SYDNEY, Aug 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-
minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-
man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly 
in Sydney on Saturday.

Both sides fielded strong line-ups and Spurs struck first on 19 minutes 
through Tonali's deflected strike before Estevao levelled the scores barely 
two minutes later.

Tottenham defender Kevin Danso was given a straight red card just three 
minutes after coming off the bench at the break for bringing down Joao Pedro, 
with Chelsea dominating proceedings in the second half.

But in front of 80,363 fans at Stadium Australia, they failed to capitalise 
and Spurs stunned them with a late winner.

The loss means new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will head to Hong Kong for a 
clash with Juventus on Wednesday on the back of his first defeat, following a 
6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers last week.

The Spaniard has overseen a string of high-profile signings since being 
appointed, headlined by Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, as he bids to 
rejuvenate the club after their disappointing 10th in the Premier League last 
season.

Spurs, who fared even worse, coming 17th to narrowly miss relegation, have 
also been on a spending spree with Matheus Fernandes arriving from West Ham 
and Tonali from Newcastle.

They fly home after a 2-0 win over Auckland FC and 1-1 draw with Sydney FC.

Most of Chelsea's close-season signings have yet to link up with the squad, 
including Rogers.

But right-back Marco Palestra, who joined from Atalanta, got his first 
minutes while Cole Palmer and Estevao started after a slew of youngsters were 
used against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Tottenham midfielder Fernandes, who missed the Sydney game with "fatigue in 
his calf muscle", was again absent, as was James Maddison with a "small 
problem".

But Tonali made his maiden start along with fellow new recruit Andy 
Robertson.

After a cagey start, tempers flared when Conor Gallagher hacked down 
Chelsea's Dario Essugo in the 10th minute with players pushing and shoving 
each other.

Gallagher was shown a yellow card and Essugo continued.

Spurs broke the deadlock after a nice break down the right from Manor 
Solomon, who fed Tonali on the edge of the box with his shot taking a 
deflection.

But it was a short-lived lead as Estevao headed home at the far post after 
Romeo Lavia broke free from midfield and they went to the break at 1-1 with 
Spurs having the better half.

Danso's brain-fade allowed Chelsea to dominate the second-half with Estevao 
rattling the crossbar among a slew of chances.

But, in a worry for Alonso, they failed to make the most of the extra man and 
Spurs stole their thunder when Richarlison side-footed home at the death.