AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham

AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham

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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 stay alive in the Europa League.

Match Overview:

The match was decided by an unfortunate own goal from Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall in the 18th minute. A cross from Alkmaar’s Jordy Clasie deflected off Bergvall and squeezed 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 dominance in possession, Tottenham were unable to make use of their possession. Their offensive efforts 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 failed to break down Alkmaar’s defense. In the second half, Tottenham pressed higher, but their final ball was often lacking, and they couldn’t create meaningful chances. Late in the game, James Maddison had a chance to level the score, but his powerful shot was blocked by Alkmaar’s goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, who made an important save to preserve the lead.

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Post-Match Reaction:

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was frustrated 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 failed to show the required intensity.

"We lacked sharpness and urgency 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 still open, and Tottenham will need to step up their game when they host AZ Alkmaar at their home ground for the second leg. With the one-goal deficit and slim margin for error, Spurs will need to find their attacking rhythm to progress to the quarter-finals.

AZ Alkmaar will remain confident after securing the slight edge, but they will need to remain cautious when they head to London. With the 1-0 lead, the Dutch side has an edge in the tie, 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 fights for a place in the quarter-finals.

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