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Az Alkmaar won a 1-0 crucial victory over Tottenham in the first part of his tie in the Europa League.
The side of the house was capitalized on a defensive lapse keeping visitors at bay.
Lucas Bergvall’s own goal was decisive as Spurs did not register a single shot at the destination throughout the game.
Despite a dominant part of possession, Tottenham struggled to create significant opportunities, with the disciplined defense of AZ and the aggressive pressing, ensuring that his lead remained intact.
The men of Ange Postecoglou were not inspired by attack, while the hosts took full advantage of their opportunities as a whole.
The game started with Az, with Lahdo and Moller Wolfe combining well to the left.
However, an early mishap saw that Lahdo was forced by injuries, replaced by Kasius.
The Spurs dominated possession in the initial exchanges, but Az remained compact, frustrating their opponents of the Premier League.
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The progress came in the 18th minute. A corner of Koopmeiners was Mishit by Parrot, by sending the ball to the box of six gardens, where Bergvall unnoticed it into its own network.
It was a disastrous time for Spurs, giving AZ leadership with his first real attack.
The Spurs tried to respond, but their efforts were dominated. Johnson said goodbye to the distance and Maddison and the son was wasted a promising routine of free foul.
In the meantime, Az grew up in confidence, with Parrot did not miss a golden opportunity to double his leadership after being played.
Vicario’s quick reactions denied his former teammate, maintaining the Deficit of Tottenham at a half time.
Postecoglou reacted to a half -time replacement, introducing Wilson Odobert instead of ineffective Mathys Tel.
However, Spurs struggles continued. His first part of only two shots was aggravated by a second half that saw Az controlled, despite attempts at Tottenham’s tactical displacement.
Az almost extended his advantage when Vicario expertly detained Poku’s promoted shot.
The Spurs, meanwhile, continued to shoot, with sleep and Bergvall sending great effort. Its lack of avant-garde was summarized by his continued inability to have problems in Az, Owusu-Oduro.
A large number of substitutions in a row when Postecoglou sought a way back to the game. Captain Heck-Min, a son, who had been largely anonymous, was removed by Dominic Solanke, while Maddison gave way to Pape Sarr.
Pedro Porro also replaced Destiny Udogie to try to add more dynamism to the flank. However, despite these changes, Spurs remained brilliant in an attack.
Az continued to be dangerous at halftime, with koopmeiners pulling the ropes in the middle field. Poku saw another shot on the bar, while Maikuma and Gray kept the busy Tottenham background line.
The game became more and more physical, with Bentancur, Koopmeiners and Poku who received yellow cards in a second half heated.
When the final whistle exploded, Az celebrated a well -won victory, while the Spurs were frustrated by their lack of attack.
With a second home at home, Tottenham has to find a way to break down Az’s defense if they want to annul the deficit and keep their European hopes alive.
