Tottenham still Keane on Europe
Monday, March 27, 2006
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Robbie Keane's last-minute penalty gave Tottenham Hotspur FC a 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion and boosted their UEFA Champions League hopes.
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Robbie Keane's last-minute penalty gave Tottenham Hotspur FC a 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion tonight and boosted their bid for a UEFA Champions League place.
Dramatic finish
Keane, who had earlier notched his 50th Premiership goal for the London club, scored from the spot after West Brom keeper Tomasz Kuszczak hit a clearance straight to Jermain Defoe and then pulled him down under pressure. West Brom, who sit just outside the relegation zone, had taken the lead through Curtis Davies' first-half header.
Pole position
The win gave fourth-placed Tottenham, who occupy the final UEFA Champions League qualification spot, 55 points. They are three clear of Blackburn Rovers FC and five ahead of Arsenal FC, who have a game in hand after their match at West Brom's relegation rivals Portsmouth FC was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch on Saturday.