Source: Daily_Mail
Orlando Pirates 0 Spurs 3: Van der Vaart double lifts Redknapp
Rafael van der Vaart scored twice as Tottenham - once again captained by Luka Modric - beat Orlando Pirates 3-0 to win the Vodacom Challenge in the last match of their pre-season tournament in South Africa.[LNB] Van der Vaart netted in each half and Jermain Defoe added a third for as Harry Redknapp's men claimed their first win in three matches on tour.[LNB] Lift off: Jermain Defoe's volley beats Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa[LNB] Van der Vaart curled in a 35th-minute free kick and the Holland midfielder broke clear for his second in the 53rd after a defence-splitting pass from left back Benoit Assou-Ekotto.[LNB] Defoe's volley at the far post from a Gareth Bale cross made it 3-0 with three minutes left. Tlou Segolela missed an 80th-minute penalty for the South African league champions.[LNB] In control: Tottenham's Rafael Van der Vaart takes on Andile Jali[LNB] 'We took our chances today and that was the difference,' Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp said.[LNB]'They've (the players) all worked hard, we've had a good trip and now we'll go home happy. By the time the season starts, we'll be ready to go.'[LNB] South Africa internationals Steven Pienaar and Bongani Kumalo both started for Tottenham on Saturday. Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes made his first appearance on the trip.[LNB] Tottenham boss Redknapp keen to finalise move for ex-Gunner AdebayorRedknapp insists ?35m would not be enough to prise Modric away from SpursCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAME[LNB] [LNB] [LNB]
