Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Savio's Dream Debut Goal Helps Spurs Cruise Past Charlton
Eleven minutes off the bench was all Savio needed to silence critics with a stunning goal and assist.
Sávio
player
Competition
Carabao Cup second round
Score
Tottenham 5-1 Charlton
Scorers
Savio, Ben Davies (own goal), Solanke, Danso, Lloyd Jones
Venue
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
What happened. Savio scored on his Tottenham debut after coming off the bench, helping Spurs beat Charlton 5-1 to reach the Carabao Cup third round.
- Savio also assisted a goal, with his shot deflecting in off Ben Davies.
- Kevin Danso scored with his first touch after coming off the bench.
- Spurs bounced back from a 3-0 defeat at Brentford on opening day.
“Winning matches, not a match but two, three, four matches.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Spurs host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, looking to build on this win.
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