Sandro Tonali scores first goal for Tottenham in friendly against Chelsea

Sandro Tonali found the net for Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly held on August 1, 2026, against Chelsea in Sydney. Tonali, a recent signing for a reported €115 million from Newcastle United, opened the scoring with a deflected shot after an assist from Manor Solomon. Chelsea equalized through Estevao's header, showcasing a promising partnership with Marco Palestra, who started as a right-back. Tottenham faced a challenge when Kevin Danso was sent off shortly after halftime but managed to secure the lead with Richarlison capitalizing on a rebound late in the match.

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