Pape Matar Sarr Dedicates Goal to Set-Piece Coach Andreas Georgson After Spurs’ Derby Win

Tottenham Hotspur’s 3–0 triumph over West Ham at the London Stadium was a statement performance — and for midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, it was also a moment of gratitude. After heading home the opening goal early in the second half, Sarr pointed emphatically toward the bench. The celebration wasn’t random. It was a tribute to First Team Assistant Coach and set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson, whose tactical insight helped engineer the breakthrough.

🎯 A Goal Crafted on the Training Ground

Sarr’s header came from a pinpoint corner delivered by Xavi Simons, a move rehearsed just days earlier. The Senegalese international revealed that Georgson had predicted the exact scenario at half-time.

“It’s for the coach — he’s there!” Sarr beamed in the tunnel post-match. “He spoke about it at half-time. He just told me when the ball arrives there, you will score. It was good timing. I scored — and it’s for the coach.”

Sarr’s positioning at the far post, standing still as chaos unfolded around him, allowed him to nod home unmarked — a textbook execution of a well-drilled set piece.

📊 Set-Piece Dominance

Tottenham’s threat from dead-ball situations was relentless. West Ham were forced into 27 clearances in the first half alone, a number that ballooned to 42 by full-time. Cristian Romero had a goal disallowed from a corner, Micky van de Ven nearly won a penalty and had a close-range effort saved, and Spurs recycled possession expertly to keep the pressure on.

Sarr added that he and Simons had discussed the move beforehand.

“We worked on it two days ago. I told Xavi yesterday, ‘if you have the ball, put the ball in and I will score.’ In the first half, I told him again — and it was good timing.”

⚽ Spurs’ Goals Flow in the Second Half

After Sarr’s opener, Lucas Bergvall doubled the lead with a looping header from Romero’s clever pass. Micky van de Ven sealed the win with a clinical finish following a recycled corner involving Mathys Tel, Pedro Porro, Joao Palhinha, and Bergvall.

The win was especially sweet for Spurs, who were coming off a disappointing loss to Bournemouth before the international break.

“Today was special for us to win this game,” Sarr said. “We did it and we are all happy.”

🧠 Georgson’s Influence Shines

While goalscorers often steal the headlines, Sarr’s celebration was a reminder of the behind-the-scenes work that powers elite football. Andreas Georgson’s set-piece planning has clearly made an impact — and with players like Sarr executing his vision to perfection, Tottenham look increasingly dangerous from every angle.

As Spurs continue their campaign, the chemistry between coaching staff and players could be the key to unlocking even greater success.