AZ Alkmaar Defeats Tottenham 1-0
AZ Alkmaar Defeats Tottenham 1-0
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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 the AFAS Stadion. The loss 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 narrow 1-0 advantage. This early setback left Spurs struggling to recover and get into their usual flow.Despite having dominance in possession, Tottenham were unable to make use of their possession. Their attacks were disjointed, 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 make an impact, 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 tried to increase the pressure, but their delivery was often lacking, and they couldn’t create meaningful chances. 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 nowhere near the level we needed to be and acknowledged that his team had not shown the needed urgency."We lacked sharpness and urgency 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 far from over, and Tottenham will need to step up their game when they host AZ Alkmaar at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the return leg. With the one-goal deficit and slim margin for error, Spurs will need to improve their offensive play 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