AZ Alkmaar Edge Tottenham 1-0 in Europa League
AZ Alkmaar Edge Tottenham 1-0 in Europa League
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In a disappointing Europa League match on March 6, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 loss by AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie at the AFAS Stadion. The loss left Spurs with a tough task ahead at home, as they need to overturn a 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 squeezed past Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. This early setback left Spurs struggling to recover and get into their usual flow.Despite having dominance in possession, Tottenham were unable to capitalize on the ball. Their offensive efforts were disjointed, 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 lacking creativity in the final third.
Key Moments:
Spurs’ frustration was palpable as they couldn’t break through Alkmaar’s defense. In the second half, Tottenham tried to increase the pressure, but their final ball 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 blocked by Alkmaar’s goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, who produced a crucial stop 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 disappointing night overall." He stated that Spurs were far from the level required and acknowledged that his team had failed to show the required intensity."We were lacking in 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 away goal disadvantage and few opportunities, Spurs will need to find their attacking rhythm to progress to the quarter-finals.AZ Alkmaar will remain confident after securing the slight edge, but they will need to stay focused when they head to London. With the 1-0 lead, the Dutch side has one foot in the quarter-finals, but they will know that Spurs are capable of overturning the deficit at home.
Tottenham fans will be hoping for a strong response in the second leg as their team fights for a place in the quarter-finals. Report this page