AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham
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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 AFAS Stadion. The loss left Spurs with a challenging second leg at home, as they need to overturn a one-goal deficit to stay alive in the Europa League.
Match Overview:
The game 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 finding it difficult to recover 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. Tottenham's main stars, including Son Heung-Min, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson, were unable to create chances, and Spurs were largely ineffective in the final third.
Key Moments:
Spurs’ frustration was palpable as they couldn’t break through 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 equalize, 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 disappointed 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 were lacking in sharpness and pace in our play," Postecoglou said. "It’s a hard result to swallow, but we still have a opportunity at home in the second leg."
Looking Ahead:
The tie is still open, and Tottenham will need to produce a much-improved performance when they host AZ Alkmaar at their home ground for the second leg. With the away goal disadvantage and few opportunities, Spurs will need to improve their offensive play to progress to the quarter-finals.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 strong response in the second leg as their team aims to keep their Europa League campaign alive. Report this page