Romero Repeats Dhaka Magic: Spurs Star Scores ‘Hamza-Style’ Bicycle Kick to Shock Newcastle

Argentina’s World Cup–winning defender Cristian Romero produced one of the most dramatic moments of the Premier League season as he scored a stunning late bicycle kick that reminded Bangladeshi fans of Hamza Choudhury’s wonder goal in Dhaka just 20 days earlier. Tottenham, who were trailing twice in the match, relied on Romero’s brilliance to escape with a thrilling draw away at Newcastle.

The match began at a frantic pace, with both teams showing attacking intent. But it was immediately after halftime that the game tilted in favour of the hosts. Newcastle star Bruno Guimarães pounced on a defensive lapse to give his side the lead, sending St. James’ Park into a frenzy. Tottenham struggled to find rhythm, but one moment of quality changed everything.

In the 78th minute, Mohamed Kudus delivered an inch-perfect cross from the right flank. Rising above two defenders, Romero unleashed a powerful header that flew past the goalkeeper and dragged Spurs level. The equaliser injected new life into Tottenham, yet their joy was short-lived. With just four minutes left in regulation time, Newcastle struck again, reclaiming their lead and seemingly sealing the match.

But Romero had other ideas.

In the dying seconds of added time — the 95th minute — Tottenham won a corner. Newcastle failed to clear the ball properly, causing chaos inside the six-yard box. The loose ball dropped to Romero, who reacted with lightning speed. Jumping backwards, he executed a spectacular bicycle kick that sailed past the helpless goalkeeper and rippled the net. The Argentine defender, often praised for his tackling and marking, suddenly became the unlikely hero of the night.

For many Bangladeshi fans, the goal brought back an almost immediate flashback — Hamza Choudhury’s extraordinary bicycle-kick goal for Bangladesh against Nepal in Dhaka. Despite being a defensive midfielder, Hamza had produced an unbelievable strike that became one of the most talked-about moments in Bangladeshi football. Incredibly, the similarities did not end there: Hamza had scored twice in that match, and Bangladesh drew 2-2. Romero, also not a traditional goal scorer, netted twice against Newcastle — and Spurs too finished with a 2-2 draw.

Bicycle kicks have long been celebrated in European football, with iconic moments from Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Zlatan Ibrahimović etched into history. Romero’s attempt will now be added to that list — not only for its technique but also for its perfect timing. It was a reminder that football still thrives on moments of pure improvisation and courage.

For Tottenham, the draw keeps their hopes alive as they continue their chase for European qualification. For Romero, the night will be remembered as the moment he announced himself not just as a defender, but as a match-changer capable of producing stunning magic.

And for Bangladeshi fans, it was an unforgettable déjà vu — a moment when London and Dhaka, Spurs and Bangladesh, Romero and Hamza — all felt connected through one breathtaking bicycle kick.