Thu Jan 23 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Son’s Double Pushes Spurs Past Hoffenheim in Europa League Thriller
**Gdańsk, Poland –** Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim in their Europa League clash on Thursday, thanks to a brace from captain Son Heung-Min. The win came despite a second-half fightback from the German side.
James Maddison opened the scoring for Spurs in the third minute with a composed finish. Son then doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, giving Tottenham a comfortable lead going into the break.
However, Hoffenheim dominated the second half and pulled one back through Anton Stach in the 68th minute. Despite the resurgence, Son’s second goal in the 77th minute, a low shot from a tight angle, appeared to seal the win for the visitors. Hoffenheim managed a late consolation goal through David Mokwa in the 88th minute, but it proved too little, too late.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou added a humorous note to the post-match proceedings, joking that even his translator was suffering from illness after a coughing fit during his press conference. The victory keeps Tottenham’s European hopes alive.
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