AEL Limassol vs Tottenham Hotspur
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Match date: 21 August 2014
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Match date: 21 August 2014
Venue: Stadio Antonis Papadopoulos, Lárnaka
Tottenham looking set to make their
way into the group stage phase of Europa League after taking an
important away victory over AEL Limassol on the first leg of their
playoffs battle on Thursday.
Keen on securing their spot in the
next stage, Spurs immediately took an attacking initiative as they
created several dangerous chances.
However, it was Limassol that
made a brighter start as they managed to get ahead with an effort from
Adrian Sardinero after only 14 minutes of play.
In the second half, Tottenham were pushing forward vigorously as they were searching for an equalizing goal.
The
entrance of Erik Lamele inspired Marucio Pochettino's team to overcome
their opponent as the Argentinian made an excellent assist for Spurs'
equalizing goal, which was scored by Roberto Soldado on 74 minutes. Tottenham Hotspur eventually turned things around as Harry Kane scored that important winning goal 10 minutes from time.
AEL Limassol 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Qualification):
AEL Limassol – Adrian Sardinero 14'
Tottenham – Roberto Soldado 74' // H. Kane 80'
