Tottenham 3-2: Through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League

In the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, Tottenham Hotspur hosted Dutch powerhouse AZ Alkmaar. In the end, Tottenham won 3-1 thanks to goals from Odsonne Dembélé and Dele Alli, as well as a crucial goal from Harry Winks, and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 3-2 aggregate score.

1. Match review: How did Tottenham Hotspur complete the comeback?

Strong start: Odsonne Edouard scores first

From the very beginning, Tottenham Hotspur showed strong offensive intent. In the 26th minute, Son Heung-min sent a delicate pass, and Odsonne Edouard seized the opportunity to shoot and score, giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 lead. This goal made the home fans go wild and gave Tottenham Hotspur a good start.

First half: Madison scores to extend the lead

Soon after the start of the second half, Tottenham continued to step up their offensive play. In the 48th minute, South Korean star Son Heung-min delivered a beautiful assist, and Madison calmly slotted the ball home to make it 2-0. At this point, Tottenham had firmly taken control of the game.

The opponent strikes back: Alkmaar scores to make it 2-1

However, Alkmaar did not give up easily. In the 63rd minute, after a steal in midfield, Koopmeiners quickly launched an attack and scored with a low shot to reduce the deficit to 1-2. This goal rekindled the suspense in the match.

Securing the win: another goal from Odobell

In the 74th minute, Tottenham Hotspur showed their attacking prowess once again. Son Heung-min played a wonderful pass with the back of his heel, and Odsonne Edouard took his chance to score his second goal and help Tottenham Hotspur extend their lead to 3-1. This goal completely dashed the hopes of AZ Alkmaar of a comeback.

2. Key player performance: who was the hero for Tottenham Hotspur?

Odsonne Edouard: Shining with a brace

The man of the match was undoubtedly Odsonne Edouard. He scored two crucial goals and also showed great movement and finishing ability. His performance proved that he is an important part of Tottenham’s attack.

Son Heung-min: Two assists

In addition to the goalscorers, Son also deserves praise for his performance. He laid on two assists, which laid a solid foundation for the team’s victory. In particular, his wonderful heel flick was a real eye-catcher.

Maddison: A crucial goal to stabilise the troops

Maddison’s goal came at a crucial moment in the game, helping Tottenham consolidate their lead. His calmness and decisiveness instilled confidence in the team.

3. Alkmaar: A proud defeat

Despite ultimately failing to qualify, Alkmaar’s performance was still commendable. They did not give up despite being behind, and in particular Koopmeiners’ goal showed the team’s resilience. However, they were still somewhat overwhelmed by Tottenham’s powerful attack.

4. Summary: Tottenham deservedly advanced

This victory not only reflects the overall strength of Tottenham, but also shows the team’s calmness and execution at critical moments. Aouar’s brace and Maddison’s goal helped the team to turn the tables, while Sonank’s two assists were the unsung heroes.

Next, Tottenham will enter the Europa League quarterfinals and face even stronger opponents. Fans can look forward to seeing if the North London team can go further in European competitions!