Xavi Simons
TOT
Netherlands
Right
Apr 21, 2003
23
5'10"
128 lb
LW
AM
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Goal and assist Saturday
Simons scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.
Analysis: Simons was involved both of his side's goals Saturday as he assisted Pedro Porro's opener in the 39th minute, then scored himself in the 77th minute to take the late 2-1 lead. He took four shots and created two chances across his 90 minutes, one of his best performances since joining Spurs. It was a very promising performance from him, and Spurs will need more of that production in order to escape relegation.
Scores brace Wednesday
Simons scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Simons scored an excellent outside-the-box strike in the 52nd minute Wednesday, a goal that cut the aggregate deficit to two goals and gave Spurs some hope. After Atletico scored in the 75th minute and wrapped up the tie, Simons scored a consolation penalty in the 90th minute to give himself his first brace in a Spurs shirt. He had a very productive match outside the two goals too as he created a season-high five chances in one of Spurs' best attacking performances of the entire season. His UCL campaign has come to an end with him making 10 appearances (six starts) and scoring three goals and providing one assist.
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