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 were defeated 1-0 by AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie at AFAS Stadion. The defeat left Spurs with a challenging second leg at home, as they need to recover from the one-goal deficit to keep their Europa League hopes alive.
Match Overview:
The match was decided by an unfortunate own goal from Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall in the 18th minute. A ball 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 get into their usual flow.Despite having 61% possession, Tottenham were unable to capitalize on the ball. Their offensive efforts 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 create chances, and Spurs were lacking creativity in the final third.
Key Moments:
Spurs’ frustration was palpable 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 find the key to unlock Alkmaar’s defense. Late in the game, James Maddison had a chance to equalize, but his powerful shot was blocked 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 disappointed 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 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 away goal disadvantage and few opportunities, Spurs will need to find their attacking rhythm to advance to the next round of the Europa League.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 comeback in the second leg as their team aims to keep their Europa League campaign alive. Report this page