Tottenham Easily Wins 10 Against 11 Against Qarabag
Despite being reduced to 10 players in the 8th minute when Dragusin was sent off, Tottenham secured a 3-0 victory. The match commenced 35 minutes late due to traffic issues that delayed Qarabag’s arrival.
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 2-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-3
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympiacos 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 3-0
Braga Clinches Victory at the End of a Wild Match
Dominic Solanke increased the score for Spurs to three in the 68th minute.
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 2-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-3
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympiacos 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 3-0 (in progress)
Braga-Maccabi Tel Aviv: Asante Sent Off
In a humorous turn of events, the Israeli player received a second yellow card, resulting in a red card in the 98th minute.
Braga Makes a Comeback in Injury Time
Bruma scored a penalty in added time, allowing Braga to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv (2-1, 94th minute).
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 1-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-3
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympiacos 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 2-0
The Matches Conclude in Amsterdam and Frankfurt
Ajax dominates Besiktas with a 4-0 scoreline. Frankfurt, however, regrets being held to a 3-3 draw by Plzen after leading 3-1 with five minutes remaining. Bilbao earned a respectable draw against Roma, finishing 1-1.
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 1-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-3
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 2-0
Incredible Comeback from Plzen, Braga Equalizes
With goals from Adu in the 86th minute and Jemelka in the 93rd, Plzen leveled the score against Frankfurt at 3-3. Braga deservedly equalized against Maccabi Tel Aviv (1-1).
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 1-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-3
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 2-0
Tottenham Doubles the Lead
Tottenham extended their lead with a goal from Pape Sarr in the 53rd minute (2-0).
- Ajax-Besiktas 4-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-1
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-2
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympacos (to follow in full here) 2-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 2-0
Bilbao Equalizes at the Olimpico Stadium (1-1, 85th)
Aitor Paredes scored with a header to allow Athletic Bilbao to equalize on AS Roma’s pitch (1-1, 85th).
Second Half Begins for Tottenham-Qarabag (1-0, 46th)
The Spurs are leading 1-0 while playing with ten men. Recall that the match started 35 minutes late due to the late arrival of Qarabag players at the stadium.
Ajax Pushes Against Besiktas (4-0, 73rd)
Godts scored a double as Ajax temporarily moved to the top of the Europa League standings with a four-goal advantage.
OL Breathes Easier (2-0, 71st)
Benrahma scored the second goal for Lyon against Olympiacos (2-0, 71st).
- Ajax-Besiktas 3-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-1
- FCSB-RFS 4-1
- OL-Olympicos (to follow in full here) 2-0
- Tottenham-Arab 1-0 (half-time)
Steaua Bucharest Impresses (4-1, 69th)
Captain Olaru scored a double, putting the Latvians from Riga in a difficult position (4-1, 69th).
Frankfurt Takes Off (3-1, 67th)
The Germans scored their third goal, this time by Kristensen, following a major blunder from the Plzen defense.
- Ajax-Besiktas 3-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 3-1
- FCSB-RFS 3-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 1-0
- Tottenham-Arab 1-0 (half-time)
OL-Olympiacos: Cherki Relieves the Gones
A strong strike from the young Lyon forward, who also scored against Marseille last Sunday, puts OL ahead 1-0 against the Greeks.
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Frankfurt: Former Parisian Players Shine
Ekitike assisted by Ebimbe scores, regaining the advantage for Frankfurt (2-1, 62nd). The former Parisian had just entered the match two minutes prior.
Steaua Bucharest Creates a Breakthrough (3-1, 58th)
A powerful shot under the crossbar from captain Olaru gives FCSB a 3-1 lead over Latvians FK RFS.
- Ajax-Besiktas 3-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 1-1
- FCSB-RFS 3-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 1-0 (1st period in progress)
Ajax Scores Again (3-0, 55th)
Taylor finishes a fantastic collective movement from Ajax, who is now leading 3-0 against Besiktas (3-0, 55th). The Dutch club temporarily joins Lazio at the top of the table.
Ajax Expands the Lead (2-0, 51st)
Well assisted by former Lyon player Bertrand Traoré, Godts, at just 19 years old, gives Ajax a 2-0 lead against Besiktas (2-0, 51st).
- Ajax-Besiktas 2-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 1-1
- FCSB-RFS 2-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 1-0 (1st period in progress)
The Second Half Begins
With the exception of Tottenham-Qarabag, the other matches have resumed for the second half. OL-Olympiacos is the only match yet to see a goal.
- Ajax-Besiktas 1-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 1-1
- FCSB-RFS 2-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 1-0 (1st period in progress)
Tottenham: Johnson Opens the Scoring with 10 Men (12th)
The Spurs take the lead with Johnson, who is in fantastic form for the English club, even with the player disadvantage.
Tottenham-Qarabag: Early Red Card, Spurs Down to Ten (0-0, 8th)
French referee Willy Delajod sent off Tottenham central defender Dragusin after just 8 minutes of play, following a foul on Juninho who was driving towards the goal. The match had started 35 minutes late due to the late arrival of Qarabag players.
Short-Lived Joy for Frankfurt
The Czechs from Plzen equalized with a beautiful strike from Pavel Sulc (1-1, 41st).
- Ajax-Besiktas 1-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 1-1
- FCSB-RFS 2-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Ekitike Scores for Frankfurt (1-0, 39th)
Ekitike has found the back of the net for Frankfurt with a flat left-footed goal against Plzen.
- Ajax-Besiktas 1-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 1-0
- FCSB-RFS 2-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Three Goals in One Minute, the Multiverse is Exploding
In succession, Ajax opened the scoring through Fitz-Jim against Besiktas, while Steaua Bucharest regained the advantage thanks to Stefanescu. Finally, AS Roma found the net against Bilbao with a goal from Dovbyk.
- Ajax-Besiktas 1-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 1-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 0-0
- FCSB-RFS 2-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Maccabi Tel Aviv Surprises Braga
After a foul by Braga goalkeeper Matheus on Peretz, Davida converted the penalty, allowing Maccabi Tel Aviv to take the lead on the Portuguese team’s turf (30th).
- Ajax-Besiktas 0-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 0-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-1
- Frankfurt-Plzen 0-0
- FCSB-RFS 1-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Riga Equalizes Against Bucharest (1-1, 24th)
The RFS captain equalized against the Roman team with a beautiful volley from outside the box: 1-1 (24th).
- Ajax-Besiktas 0-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 0-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-0
- Frankfurt-Plzen 0-0
- FCSB-RFS 1-1
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Besiktas Saved by the Post Against Ajax
Following a good play, Ajax midfielder Fitz-Jim hit the post. Still no goal (0-0) between the two teams.
The First Goal of the Night Goes to Bucharest! (FCSB-RFS 1-0)
The Romanians scored in the 8th minute thanks to Birligea, who capitalized on a mistake from the Riga goalkeeper.
- Ajax-Besiktas 0-0
- AS Roma-Bilbao 0-0
- Braga-M. Tel Aviv 0-0
- Frankfurt-Plzen 0-0
- FCSB-RFS 1-0
- OL-Olympiacos (to follow in full here) 0-0
- Tottenham-Qarabag 0-0
Tottenham-Qarabag Kick-Off Delayed by 35 Minutes
Qarabag’s bus was delayed due to a traffic accident in London, where the match is being held.
Kick-Off in Five Minutes for the 9 p.m. Matches
In addition to the OL-Olympiacos match, which you can follow in full in a dedicated live stream here, six matches are scheduled: Ajax-Besiktas, AS Roma-Bilbao, Braga-M. Tel Aviv, Frankfurt-Plzen, FCSB-RFS, and Tottenham-Qarabag.
Victorious Starts for Fenerbahçe and Rangers
José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe had a strong start in the Europa League, dominating Union Saint-Gilloise with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Soyuncu (26th) and an own goal by Burgess (82nd). Ivanovic reduced the deficit in injury time (93rd). The Belgians finished the match with 10 players following Kevin Mac Allister’s 74th-minute expulsion. The Turks also faced a red card for Osayi-Samuel in the 90th.
Similarly, Glasgow Rangers triumphed with a 2-0 victory in Sweden against Malmö, with goals from Bajrami (1st) and McCausland (76th).
Fenerbahçe and Rangers Lead at Half-Time
Fenerbahçe, eliminated in the preliminary round of the Champions League by Lille, began their Europa League campaign leading against Union Saint-Gilloise (1-0) at half-time, thanks to a corner goal by Caglar Soyuncu (26th).
Similarly, in another match that started at 6:45 p.m., Glasgow Rangers led in Malmö with a goal from Nedim Bajrami in the first minute of play.
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Tottenham Hotspur Easily Wins 3-0 Against Qarabag
Match Overview
In an electrifying Europa League match, Tottenham Hotspur faced Qarabag, securing a convincing 3-0 victory even after being reduced to ten men early in the game. The match kicked off 35 minutes late due to traffic issues that delayed the arrival of the Qarabag team’s bus. Notably, Spurs defender Dragoș Dragusin received a red card just eight minutes into the match, leaving Tottenham to battle it out with ten players on the pitch.
Key Match Events
- First Goal: Johnson Opens the Scoring – In the 12th minute, Tottenham’s Johnson capitalized on the early chaos and slotted home the first goal, giving Spurs an unexpected lead despite the numerical disadvantage.
- Pape Sarr Doubles the Lead – Following an impressive build-up play, Pape Sarr found the net in the 53rd minute, extending Tottenham’s advantage to 2-0, showcasing the squad’s resilience.
- Dominic Solanke Secures Third Goal – Dominic Solanke ended the scoring in the 68th minute, ensuring Spurs finished the match with a firm 3-0 win, highlighting their depth and capabilities.
Red Card Incident
The turning point came early when Dragusin’s challenge on Qarabag’s Juninho resulted in a straight red card. Referee Willy Delajod deemed it a dangerous foul, forcing Tottenham to adjust their strategies right from the outset. The team’s immediate response, however, demonstrated their adaptability and focus.
Substitutions and Tactical Changes
Following the red card, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou made crucial substitutions to bolster the defense while maintaining an attacking threat. The tactical adjustments included moving players into more versatile roles and relying on swift counter-attacks that effectively exploited Qarabag’s defensive weaknesses.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Tottenham | Qarabag |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Possession (%) | 57% | 43% |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 14 |
Notable Performances
- Johnson – Not only did he score the opening goal, but he also made vital contributions in the midfield, helping to create plays while supporting the defense.
- Pape Sarr – The young midfielder displayed maturity beyond his years with his decisive goal and strong presence in midfield.
- Dominic Solanke – Coming on as a substitute, he made an instant impact, sealing the victory with his well-placed shot.
Other Europa League Results
This match was one of several intriguing encounters in the Europa League. Here’s a summary of other key results:
- Ajax 4 – 0 Besiktas – Ajax dominated their match, reinforcing their position in the group.
- AS Roma 1 – 1 Athletic Bilbao – A balanced match where both sides shared points.
- Braga 2 – 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv – An intense battle with Braga emerging as victors.
- Frankfurt 3 – 3 Plzen – A thrilling comeback by Plzen, securing an unexpected draw.
- FCSB 4 – 1 RFS – A solid victory illustrating FCSB’s offensive prowess.
- OL 2 – 0 Olympiacos – Lyon continued their strong form with a solid win.
Insights from the Match
This match serves as a testament to Tottenham’s resilience and depth, establishing them as formidable contenders in this season’s Europa League. The ability to adapt to early setbacks and still secure a comprehensive victory speaks volumes about the team’s character and tactical acumen.
Looking Ahead
As Spurs continue their Europa League quest, they will need to maintain this momentum. Next matches will test their depth and adaptability, particularly given the physical toll of European competitions. For Qarabag, despite the defeat, there are lessons to be learned from this match as they look to improve their performance in upcoming fixtures.
Final Thoughts
With such a convincing performance, Tottenham Hotspur not only carries forward crucial points but also instills confidence in their fans, who will be eager to see how they fare in their next matches. Football is unpredictable, but Spurs have shown they can weather the storm and emerge victorious, setting the stage for thrilling matches ahead.