Spurs Escapes, Harry Kane Breaks Del Piero’s Record

DBasia.news –  Kane scored twice as Tottenham rose from being left behind by two goals to win 4-2 at Olympiacos, Wednesday, November, 27, 2019. He also helped new coach, Jose Mourinho, win his first home win and lead his team to the top 16.

Harry Kane’s record of 20 goals in the Champions League was inscribed in only 24 matches with Tottenham Hotspur. He beat Del Piero, who reached 20 goals in the Champions League in 26 matches.

Harry Kane’s 19th and 20th goals were scored when Tottenham won 4-2 over Olympiacos on Matchday 5 of the Champions League, Wednesday (11/27/2019). In that match, Tottenham had two goals behind their guests.

After Dele Alli narrowed down at the end of the first half, Kane made the score 2-2 thanks to a goal from his right foot in the 50th minute. The Spurs turned 3-2 ahead through Serge Aurier in the 73rd minute.

Until finally, Kane successfully scored his 20th goal in the Champions League in the 77th minute through a header. The goal did not only bring Tottenham to win 4-2, it also presented a record for Harry Kane.

Going after Wayne Rooney’s goal record

Harry Kane became the fastest player to collect 20 goals in the Champions League history. Under Kane, there was Del Piero who achieved it in 26 matches. Then, Ruud van Nistelrooy in 27 matches, followed by Filippo Inzaghi after undergoing 28 games.

Under the four players, there is the German striker, Mario Gomez, who is able to achieve 20 goals in 32 matches in the Champions League. “(Alessandro Del Piero) is not a bad player to beat (his record). However, everything comes back to being passed, no matter how we do it, “said Harry Kane, quoted by the BBC.

Currently Kane has penetrated into the elite ranks of English players who have succeeded in collecting 20 or more goals in the most prestigious clubs in Europe. Kane is fifth in the list of players from England who have collected 5 goals.

Above Kane, there is Steven Gerrard with 21 goals, Frank Lampard 23 goals, Paul Scholes 24 goals, and Wayne Rooney at the top with 30 goals. At the age of 26, Kane’s chance to surpass Wayne Rooney’s record was wide open.