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Norwich 2-2 Tottenham: Hits and Flops | Premier League 2019-20

Modified Dec 29, 2019 03:17 GMT

Harry Kane scores the equalising goal versus Norwich City

Hit: Mario Vrancic

Mario Vrancic was effective against the Spurs midfielders and scored the opener

Mario Vrancic was handed his second Premier League start against Tottenham and it took the Bosnian international just 24 minutes to make a mark on the game as he showed great awareness to take advantage of Juan Foyth's error while also keeping calm to place the ball past Paulo Gazzaniga.

This was his first goal in the competition and the 30-year-old would have thought he registered his first assist to boot when he teed up Teemu Pukki to score soon after.However, the goal was contentiously disallowed for a marginal offside call after consultations with the VAR. From his position at the base of midfield, Vrancic impressed in his job of shielding the defense and he played a key role in limiting the threat posed by Dele Alli and Tottenham. In total, the former Mainz man made three tackles, two interceptions, and one clearance before making way for Tom Trybull in the 74th minute.

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