A late strike from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg secured Tottenham’s place within the Champions League final 16 with a 2-1 win away to Marseille.
- Marseille dominated injury-hit first half
- Lenglet equalised after break
- Hojbjerg then knocked Marseille out of Europe
WHAT HAPPENED? Antonio Conte’s aspect had been utterly shellshocked within the opening 45 minutes in France and ultimately fell 1-0 behind in an abysmal first-half exhibiting that noticed Marseille’s Eric Bailly and Spurs’ Son Heung-min pressured off by means of harm.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Accidents must have slowed the sport down in Tottenham’s favour in an interrupted first half, however as a substitute they drowned beneath the deafening noise coming from the Stade Velodrome. Clement Lenglet’s early second half equaliser steadied their nerves and crucially pulled Spurs again as much as second in group D, earlier than Hojbjerg sealed proceedings with a kiss within the type of a thunderous harm time winner, capping off a spirited second half show.
ALL EYES ON: Alexis Sanchez had talked up his love for former employers Arsenal within the build-up to the sport, and whereas he could not get on the scoresheet, he rolled again the years along with his first-half efficiency. Sanchez was determined for a aim and was solely denied by poor fortune and determined defending, however his front-footed show from the primary whistle was key to energising his aspect and pushed them onto Spurs from the off. Crucially, although, he could not knock Spurs out of Europe.
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DID YOU KNOW? The victory means Tottenham have gained away from house for the primary time in seven makes an attempt towards French opposition in European competitors.
THE VERDICT:
Marseille followers did their greatest to place off their guests earlier than the sport.
It was not a classic first-half show from Spurs.
Wager they received the job carried out ultimately!
Finally, it was an especially un-Spursy show.
WHAT NEXT FOR TOTTENHAM? Having responded to a dire first half with a constructive efficiency, Conte’s aspect can now breathe somewhat and concentrate on constructing momentum in what stays of their pre-World Cup fixtures. Nonetheless, Son’s harm is a big fear.
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