Tottenham Hotspur suffered a surprise defeat in the 20th round of the Premier League, going down 1-2 at home to Newcastle United. After the match, Tottenham manager Postecoglou faced the British media and gave a nuanced interpretation of the intense matchup.
Postecoglou put it bluntly: "If it wasn't for bad luck, we would have had the last laugh. The players were impeccable, their fighting spirit and tactical skills were at the top of their game. I have full confidence in them, even if, ideally, we would have won the game. However, the reality is always cruel, and with regret, we still need to face the reality."
Facing the question of whether there were any controversial calls in the game, Postecoglou showed his supremacy: "Every angle has its own interpretation. As for Jolington's handball, my point of view is that if everything is fair, the victory will belong to us. I don't dwell too much on individual penalties because they don't turn the game around. We had enough good chances to win and we delivered a satisfactory performance despite the circumstances."
Speaking about the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Brandon Austin, Postecoglou was full of praise: "Austin's performance was perfect, and his solid and precise saves earned the team a lot of points. The players faced the adversity bravely in these challenging times. Austin's outstanding performance was enough to earn him the honor of winning this match."
