Tottenham Hotspur began their tour of New Zealand and Australia with a 2-0 victory over Auckland FC in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison sealed the win for the English club.
Scarlett opened the scoring for Tottenham, with Richarlison adding the second to secure the comfortable win. The match marked the start of Tottenham's preparations for the upcoming season, as they continue their tour Down Under.
The friendly match, played in Auckland, saw a youthful side named by manager Roberto De Zerbi. The team aimed to gain match fitness and test tactics ahead of the new campaign.
Tottenham's pre-season schedule includes further matches as they travel across New Zealand and Australia. The club is utilizing these fixtures to integrate new players and refine their strategy. The match against Auckland FC provided an early look at the team's form and the performance of individual players in a competitive environment.
The victory sets a positive tone for Tottenham's tour. The team will now look to build on this performance in their subsequent friendly matches, facing different opponents as they ramp up their preparations.