Keane's double carries Tottenham
London, England (Sports Network) - Tottenham striker Robbie Keane scored two late goals to overcome West Brom 2-1 at White Hart Lane on Monday in Premiership action.
With the victory, the Spurs secured fourth place in league standings with 55 points and lead their greatest threat, Blackburn, by three.
The home side trailed West Brom 1-0 going into the second half. Skipper Curtis Davies opened the scoreboard in the 21st minute when he sent teammate Jonathan Greening's cross past Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
In the 67th minute, Keane grabbed the equalizer after receiving a pass from Michael Carrick that he managed to lift over West Brom goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
The 25-year-old Irishman's strike marked his 50th Premiership goal for the club.
Tottenham sealed the deal with only minutes to play when Kuszczak brought down striker Jermain Defoe for a penalty which Keane fired in for the 2-1 victory.
The Spurs will look for their 16th league win of the season when the club heads to Newcastle this weekend.
West Brom meets third place Liverpool in hopes of recovering Monday's loss.
Comments
Crazy Prediction time: Tottenham will grab the 4th Champs League spot in the EPL, but Arsenal will win the Champs trophy this year and get a holders spot just like Liverpool last year! It's crazy enough to happen!
Posted by: kicks22 | March 28, 2006 10:40 AM
I think YOu are out of your mind, do you really believe that arsendal is going to bet barcelona, good lUck.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 28, 2006 11:26 AM
I told you it was a crazy prediction. On the Champs League story on here, i said i think Barcelona is unstoppable too. But sometimes crazy things happen in football...
My mind says Barca, my gut says Arsenal will make a run at the title. it could happen!
Posted by: kicks22 | March 28, 2006 01:56 PM
Who thought Liverpool could comeback after halftime and then finish in penalties. Crazy, right?
Posted by: Grin | March 28, 2006 03:07 PM
keane is a joy to watch...I wish I was as good as him... what a great match
Posted by: kicks87 | March 28, 2006 04:44 PM
I love Keane he is such a talented player.Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 3, 2007 02:38 PM
Tottenham is going to win the championship.
Posted by: footballfreak | April 3, 2007 02:40 PM
This has made my day. I wish all pstoigns were this good.
Posted by: Liberty | September 11, 2011 03:06 AM