Tottenham could have the possibility to finish their 17-year trophy drought once they face Manchester United within the Europa League ultimate after navigating a difficult journey to Bodo/Glimt and securing a 5-1 mixture victory with a 2-0 win in Norway.
For an hour Spurs struggled on the factitious pitch contained in the arctic circle however Dominic Solanke headed in in opposition to the run of play to ease the stress and when Pedro Porro’s cross-shot dropped in quickly after they knew they had been Bilbao-bound for the Might 21 ultimate.
Lazio, Olympiacos and Porto are among the many big-name sides to have misplaced at Bodo/Glimt this season however Ange Postecoglou’s gamers handed the take a look at. The Australian’s run of securing silverware in his second yr in control of groups may now proceed in opposition to a United facet Spurs have overwhelmed thrice already this time period.
When Bodo/Glimt pulled a purpose again late on within the first leg, this fixture was laced with hazard. Spurs had blown the identical benefit on this competitors at Dinamo Zagreb in 2021.
There was an early warning when Ole Didrik Blomberg hit the side-netting for the hosts and other than a well-saved Porro free-kick Spurs had been providing little menace of their very own. At the beginning of the second half, Future Udogie twice needed to scramble the ball away from contained in the six-yard field.
However Solanke pounced simply as Bodo/Glimt had been ramping up the stress and Porro’s freak second allowed the 400 travelling followers to benefit from the ultimate 20 minutes and plot their solution to the San Mames.
Athletic Membership’s hopes of that includes within the ultimate in their very own stadium are over – Man Utd gained 4-1 at Outdated Trafford to wrap up their semi 7-1. However Spurs’ dream to finish their watch for silverware – and seize a invaluable Champions League place on the similar time – is on.
Postecoglou: Hopefully we are able to do one thing particular
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Ange Postecoglou gave a spiky response to questions round Manchester United, with Tottenham dealing with their Premier League rivals within the Europa League ultimate.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou:
“I couldn’t be prouder of the lads. We knew it was a difficult place to come, with the record they have here and the pitch. We deserved to go through and we’re excited for the final.
“We have now grown in maturity via the competitors. You may see the lads are understanding what’s required. We saved them to a minimal, the lads had been targeted on what we wanted to do. We have now used each participant within the squad, we’re used to adversity and overcoming that. They’ve dealt with all of it very well.
“Who knows, hopefully we can do something special. We will keep doing what we’re doing.”
Evaluation: Spurs had been mentally the place they wanted to be
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Gail Davis displays on Spurs’ spectacular 2-0 win at Bodo/Glimt – a end result that noticed Ange Postecoglou’s facet qualify for the Europa League ultimate after a dominant 5-1 mixture rating line.
Sky Sports activities Information’ Gail Davis at Aspmyra Stadion:
“Tottenham refused to be drawn into the Bodo/Glimt narrative. Mentally they were where they needed to be.
“The house facet weren’t in a position to get on the entrance foot as that they had promised and hoped – and on the uncommon events Bodo/Glimt discovered themselves operating at tempo into house Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero handled the menace.
“Richarlison and particularly Dominic Solanke ran some hard yards, Destiny Udogie saved his side early in the second half and Pedro Porro will remember his finish for years to come.
“Bravo to Guglielmo Vicario too, he set his stall out as early because the sixth minute, taking his time together with his kick to the annoyance of these in yellow and black and was finally booked.
“It was a thoroughly professional performance away in Europe again. It’s not a night to ask why they haven’t managed to do that in the league this season, it’s a night for congratulating Postecoglou and his team who are heading for a Europa League final in Bilbao.”
Solanke: Yet another sport to go!
Tottenham ahead Dominic Solanke talking to TNT Sports activities:
“It’s been a long season and it’s the business end now. One more game to go! Hopefully, we can do it. We knew it would be difficult and they started well. We wanted to get the first goal. When we did, it was good to see it out from there.
“The followers had been unimaginable. We’re delighted to offer the followers who’ve travelled what they deserved.”
When is the Europa League ultimate?
Manchester United await within the Europa League ultimate.
It takes place on the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday Might 21; kick-off 8pm.
