The moment that Richarlison wanted the most was when he embraced his friends and family at the end of the game.
The talented 25-year-old had everything he wanted at his former club, as well as the adulation of fans who loved his heart-on-sleeve approach.
European football's elite stage was his ultimate ambition and he didn't have it.
Richarlison won the hearts ofEverton fans with his passion and significant contribution as they narrowly escaped the drop last season but in the end he wanted more than the club so often in a state of chaos and transition.
It was inevitable that Richarlison would go to Spurs.
He proved to be a great addition to the team, as he made an impact on the group stage of the competition.
The fact that Richarlison was denied his first Spurs goal by the VAR against Cottagers on Saturday will make opening his account in the European club competition even sweeter.
It was Richarlison who made the difference against a Marseille side that was digging in.
This player can be divisive, whether he is hitting the deck too quickly on occasion or ball-juggling to the fury of opponents, as he did in Spurs' recent win atNottingham Forest.
Richarlison's talent should not be masked by his desire for hard work and goals that endears him to his managers, team mates and supporters.
He has already won favour at Spurs and the way in which he pulled them out of difficulties as they made their return to the playoffs will only make him more popular.
Even after they were reduced to 10 men early in the second half due to a professional foul on Son, the team was still composed and organised and they were able to score.
Richarlison headed in Ivan Perisic's cross with 14 minutes left and then five minutes later glanced Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's delivery past Pau Lopez as he scored his second goal of the game.
Richarlison said when he joined Spurs that he wanted to play in the European club competition. It will be a special moment. I'll be emotional when the time is right.
He walked over to the sideline at Spurs after making the perfect entrance to the competition.
When Richy signed for us he said he couldn't wait to play and listen to music. These words mean a player has great desire and will.
Richarlison's performance and his two goals showed exactly why the Italian wanted to sign him as he continued his relentless pursuit of success.
This is a manager who always wants more and he thinks Richarlison will add and create goals this season. He decided this game in a way that will increase his conviction.
The Spurs manager said that they signed Richy because they wanted him to play in all three positions. We had no doubts about signing him. Our idea and vision was very clear and we did this quickly.
Richy can play in Deki's position, in Harry Kane's position, and in Son's position, but he can also play in Son's position. When you make rotation, you don't lose the quality.
Richy deserved to have a night like this.
There is new steel in theSpurs that gives them the chance to get the job done, whether it is earning a point in the 96th minute atChelsea or fighting their own poor form to finally overcomeMarseille.
This is a Spurs team that is starting to look like their manager, and that can only be a positive thing.
Son is still looking for his brilliant best, which will surely return, but Richarlison's arrival can compensate for that.
It was Richarlison who made sure that Spurs got their first win of the season.
Richarlison was overcome by emotion at the conclusion of the victory, but he can reflect on how he got his Spurs career up and running.
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