Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur: Why was the kick-off delayed in the Premier League clash which ended in 2-2 draw? Here’s the reason

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Premier League game between Brentford and Tottenham was scheduled to commence at 2 pm, but the match began almost 10 minutes after its intended start time.

In the aftermath of Harry Kane's departure, Tottenham, under new manager Ange Postecoglou, kicked off their competitive season. Kane's transfer to Bayern Munich was a challenging way to start another Premier League campaign, but Tottenham displayed moments of skill. Despite their efforts, they couldn't breach Brentford's solid defense in the second half. Newcomers Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, and James Maddison were given their debuts. Maddison, donning Kane's former No.10 jersey, stood out and provided assists for both of Tottenham's goals, which were scored by Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal. Brentford had Bryan Mbeumo available despite Ivan Toney's absence due to a betting suspension. Mbeumo converted a penalty, while Yoane Wissa also found the net. This engaging match ended in a draw between the two London clubs. For a detailed play-by-play account, refer to Standard Sport's live blog below.

The match delay happened due to a water supply problem at Gtech Community Stadium. This issue affected essential facilities like kitchens and toilets, causing a lack of sanitation and posing a public health concern. Thankfully, the problem was resolved shortly afterward. A statement from Brentford stated: «Please be aware that we are currently dealing with an issue in relation to the water supply into the stadium which is affecting all related facilities We will provide a further update in due