Richarlison scored with the final kick of the game as Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney. The 10-man Spurs snatched victory after a dramatic finish at Accor Stadium.
The Sydney Super Cup clash on August 1 marked the first-ever London derby between the sides outside the United Kingdom. Both teams used the occasion to continue their pre-season preparations.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring in the 17th minute to give Tottenham the lead. His shot deflected off Levi Colwill and marked his first goal for the club.
Chelsea responded just four minutes later through Estêvão Willian. The forward headed in from Jamie Gittens' cross to quickly bring Alonso's side level at 1-1.
Tottenham were reduced to 10 men in the 49th minute after Kevin Danso was sent off. The defender, introduced as a half-time substitute, pulled down João Pedro as the last man.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Roberto De Zerbi's side stayed compact and disciplined for most of the second half. Chelsea dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances.
Late drama followed as Tottenham threatened on the break against the run of play. Rio Kyerematen struck the crossbar before Jamie Donley hit the post in quick succession.
The rebound fell kindly to Richarlison, who tapped in during the 90th minute plus four to decide the contest. It was the final kick of the game at Accor Stadium.
The fixture offered both Xabi Alonso and De Zerbi a chance to assess their squads in competitive conditions. Both coaches rotated heavily as part of their pre-season building.
For Tottenham, the result completed an unbeaten Australian tour in normal time under their new head coach. For Chelsea, it was a first pre-season defeat under Alonso after their 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.
