Tottenham’s Dominant Display: Ange on the Verge of European Final!
Tottenham took a big step towards reaching the final with a 3-1 victory over Bodo Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
According to reports, Ange Postecoglou’s squad moved one step closer to winning the only trophy left for them this season. They delivered a commanding performance, with Brennan Johnson scoring the opening goal early in the match. James Maddison added another before halftime, and Dominic Solanke sealed the victory with a penalty in the second half. However, Bodo Glimt managed to pull one back late in the game to keep their hopes alive for the second leg in Norway.
Tottenham: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison
Bodo Glimt: Haikin, Bjorkan, Gundersen, Nielsen, Sjovold, Saltnes, Vetlesen, Haug, Berg, Hauge, Moberg
In the 41st second, Tottenham got off to a dream start when Pedro Porro’s cross found Richarlison, whose header reached Brennan Johnson for the opening goal.
Tottenham controlled the game in the first half but struggled to create many clear chances, with Maddison’s long-range effort going just wide.
The match remained calm until the 34th minute when Pedro Porro delivered a superb long pass to Maddison, who finished brilliantly to make it 2-0. Before halftime, Bentancur had a chance to extend the lead, but the goalkeeper made a fine save.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Tottenham maintained possession but lacked clear opportunities until the 58th minute when Sjovold brought down Romero in the box, leading to a penalty converted by Solanke for a 3-0 lead.
After this goal, Bodo Glimt pushed forward, but Tottenham’s defense held firm. The game slowed down, with Solanke and Maddison being substituted due to injuries. In the 81st minute, Saltnes scored from a cross by Jesper Karlsson to give the Norwegian side a glimmer of hope. The match ended 3-1 in favor of the London side.
In the 41st second, Pedro Porro’s cross found Richarlison, whose header set up Brennan Johnson for the opening goal.
In the 34th minute, Pedro Porro’s long pass reached Maddison, who scored with a brilliant finish to make it 2-0.
In the 58th minute, Sjovold fouled Romero in the box, leading to a penalty converted by Solanke for the third goal.
In the 83rd minute, Saltnes scored from a cross by Karlsson to pull one back for Bodo Glimt.
