Tottenham Hotspur continued their three-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory over Alkmaar at home in the early hours of Friday (25th), courtesy of a 12-yarder from Richard Leeson. In the midst of the action, a dramatic "scramble for the 12-yarder" sparked concern. James Madison appeared to have the ball, but changed his mind and gave the ball to Richard Leeson at the crucial moment. The captain was highly impressed by this concession.
As the game progressed into the 53rd minute, a twelve-yard penalty kick opportunity arose, and captain James Maddison was originally tasked with executing it. However, he felt a sudden wave of volatility in the face of Richard Leeson's sudden absence. After a heated discussion, Richard Leeson's mood appeared to be a little low. Just as James Maddison was about to take the shot himself, he suddenly changed his mind and motioned for Richarlison to come on, hinting that he would have to take the "punishment". Fortunately for the Brazilian striker, he lived up to his reputation and won the crucial penalty for his team.
After the match, James Maddison shared his journey, "At first, I was going to finish the shot myself, but as captain, I realized I should step up. After listening to Richard Leeson's inner voice, I realized that this was a challenging environment. I decided to assist him in that second and help him overcome it."
