{"id":40895,"date":"2026-02-02T20:32:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:32:41","slug":"stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Stunning Scorpion Kick from Solanke Ignites Tottenham&#8217;s Comeback Against Manchester City!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/#From_jeers_to_cheers_Spurs_spark_to_life_against_City\" >From jeers to cheers: Spurs spark to life against City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/#Catch_Solankes_stunning_scorpion_kick_goal\" >Catch Solanke&#8217;s stunning scorpion kick goal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/#Solanke_shines_for_Spurs_as_the_home_team\" >Solanke shines for Spurs as the home team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/stunning-scorpion-kick-from-solanke-ignites-tottenhams-comeback-against-manchester-city\/#Solankes_goal_recalls_Girouds_brilliance\" >Solanke&#8217;s goal recalls Giroud&#8217;s brilliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-v-746446fd=\"\"><!--(--><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-col-cntr article-content mg-b-25\" style=\"width:100%;\" showslider=\"false\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/external-logos\/goal-dot-com-logo_black.svg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Tottenham rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw with Manchester City, thanks to a spectacular scorpion kick goal from Dominic Solanke. The English striker\u2019s remarkable shot came at a crucial moment, pulling Spurs back into contention after trailing the visitors.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_jeers_to_cheers_Spurs_spark_to_life_against_City\"><\/span>From jeers to cheers: Spurs spark to life against City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">As Tottenham struggled early in their home match against City, manager Thomas Frank felt the weight of increased pressure. Frustrated fans, who have frequently expressed their displeasure lately, saw little to cheer about in the first half.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">The Spurs were surprisingly lackluster, letting Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo score before halftime. As the whistle blew, boos echoed around north London, but a thrilling counterattack emerged after the break.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_Solankes_stunning_scorpion_kick_goal\"><\/span>Catch Solanke&#8217;s stunning scorpion kick goal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solanke_shines_for_Spurs_as_the_home_team\"><\/span>Solanke shines for Spurs as the home team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Tottenham, who posed minimal threat to Gianluigi Donnarumma before halftime, had no choice but to change their strategy as they sought to recover in the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Luck played a role in the first goal, as Marc Gehi&#8217;s attempted tackle on Solanke allowed the ball to trickle across the line, reducing City&#8217;s lead. Solanke&#8217;s success there aided Guehi in bypassing Donnarumma, marking a pivotal moment for Tottenham\u2019s number 19.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solankes_goal_recalls_Girouds_brilliance\"><\/span>Solanke&#8217;s goal recalls Giroud&#8217;s brilliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 article-content mg-b-25\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-746446fd=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Blank20WEB20-20Facebook20-202026-02-01T182514.065.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Blank20WEB20-20Facebook20-202026-02-01T182514.065.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">The second goal for Spurs was unmistakably Solanke&#8217;s, lifting the relatively subdued crowd to their feet. Conor Gallagher was seen advancing down the right side, delivering a low cross.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">The strong forward intercepted the ball, extending his right foot as the ball deflected off his studs and rolled into the net. Donnarumma was left helpless as he floundered in an attempt to make the save.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Solanke celebrated his audacious goal, reminiscent of a famous strike by former Arsenal star Olivier Giroud in north London.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">He was substituted just before the match concluded due to a minor injury, missing the chance to achieve a hat trick. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, granting Spurs a crucial point, though Frank will be anxious about Solanke&#8217;s fitness as his team battles against relegation.<\/p>\n<p><!--)--><\/div>\n<p>As soccer fans, witnessing a remarkable comeback like Tottenham&#8217;s can reignite excitement and hope for the season. Solanke&#8217;s brilliance not only showcases individual talent but also speaks to the unpredictable nature of the sport, reminding us why we love the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw with Manchester City, thanks to a spectacular scorpion kick goal from Dominic Solanke. The English striker\u2019s remarkable shot came at a crucial moment, pulling Spurs back into contention after trailing the visitors. 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