AZ Alkmaar Edge Tottenham 1-0 in Europa League
AZ Alkmaar Edge Tottenham 1-0 in Europa League
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On March 6, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur were defeated 1-0 by AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie at the AFAS Stadion. The defeat left Spurs with a tough task ahead at home, as they need to recover from the one-goal deficit to keep their Europa League hopes alive.
Match Overview:
The match was sealed by an unfortunate own goal from Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall in the 18th minute. A cross from Alkmaar’s Jordy Clasie deflected off Bergvall and slipped past Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. This early setback left Spurs struggling to regain composure and find their rhythm.Despite having 61% possession, Tottenham were unable to make use of their possession. Their attacks were lackluster, with only one shot on target throughout the match. Key players, including Son Heung-Min, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson, were unable to make an impact, and Spurs were largely ineffective in the final third.
Key Moments:
Spurs’ frustration was evident as they failed to break down Alkmaar’s defense. In the second half, Tottenham pressed higher, but their delivery was often lacking, and they couldn’t create meaningful chances. In the dying minutes, James Maddison had a chance to level the score, but his powerful shot was saved by Alkmaar’s goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, who made an important save to preserve the lead.สเปอร์ส บุกพ่าย อาแซด อัลค์มาร์ 0-1 ยูโรปาลีก นัดแรก
Post-Match Reaction:
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was frustrated with his team’s performance, admitting that the loss was "a tough night overall." He stated that Spurs were nowhere near the level we needed to be and acknowledged that his team had not shown the needed urgency."We lacked sharpness and pace in our play," Postecoglou said. "It’s a tough one to take, but we still have a opportunity at home in the second leg."
Looking Ahead:
The tie is far from over, and Tottenham will need to step up their game when they host AZ Alkmaar at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the second leg. With the one-goal deficit and few opportunities, Spurs will need to improve their offensive play to advance to the next round of the Europa League.AZ Alkmaar will be feeling optimistic after securing the slight edge, but they will need to stay focused when they head to London. With the first leg win, the Dutch side has one foot in the quarter-finals, but they will know that Spurs can turn things around at home.
Tottenham fans will be hoping for a comeback in the second leg as their team aims to keep their Europa League campaign alive. Report this page