This is the end?

Preview:

We have said it before but it feels like another “do or die” game for Ange.

Fixture:

Thursday 13th March, 20:00

Tottenham Hotspur Vs AZ (Agg 0-1)

UEFA Europa League – Last 16 (second Leg)

Available On:

UK TV – TNT Sports 3

IRE – Premier Sports 2

Result: 3-1 (Agg 3-2)

W. Odobert (26′, 74′)

J. Maddison (48′)

P. Koopmeiners (63′)

Match Report:

I think Ange must have 9 lives or something as once again he survives another must win game. True it was only against 6th placed AZ at the end of the day, not exactly a great achievement, but for this Spurs team any victory feels like a hard fought struggle.

Despite boasting 60% possession and managing 17 shots, Spurs only had 4 shots on target so it was a relief to see 3 of them go in! With the return of the centre back partnership of Romero and Van de Ven the team looked more balanced at the back with VDV bringing the ball out confidently on multiple occasions. It wasn’t until we saw VDV substituted in the 2nd half did things begin to go a little wayward. Nevertheless we weathered a mini storm from AZ and replied well with that vital 3rd goal.

For much of the game we dominated in possession without being spectacular and when we did push forward to attack, early chances were either wasted from Sons solo efforts or they hit a red wall with a lack of movement in the final third.

However whilst we may have been fortunate with the opening goal which rebounded off Son to Solanke, the 2nd and 3rd goals certainly had more class with the 3rd goal in particular starting at the back and finishing with an easy tap in from Odobert. Son, when he was able to resist the temptation to wastefully shoot, was actually involved in all 3 goals and Solanke too played a great part in 2 goals with a lovely flick on (yes I believe he meant it) for Odobert’s winning goal.

All in all it was a job well done, we’re in the Quarters!

Entertainment Value: 7/10

Standout Players: Van de Ven gives us another dimension at the back and Bergvall is developing every week, but we shouldn’t get carried away with him just yet.