Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt LIVE: Spurs have one foot in Europa League final despite late scare
Tottenham 3-1 Bodo/Glimt: Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke have Spurs dreaming of a first trophy since 2008
Tottenham defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 to take control of the Europa League semi-finals and move a step closer to ending their 17-year trophy drought.
Brennan Johnson opened after just 41 seconds and James Maddison scored a magnificent second, controlling Pedro Porro’s long pass and finishing, as Ange Postecoglou’s side dominated the first half.
Dominic Solanke’s penalty on the hour-mark put Spurs in a commanding position, but Bodo captain Ulrik Saltnes pulled one back late on to offer the Norwegian champions some hope ahead of next week’s return leg.
Bodo are still huge underdogs but they knocked out Italian side Lazio in the quarter-finals and will have home advantage on their next week as they return to their home inside the Arctic Circle.
And a potential Tottenham-Manchester United final moved a step closer too after Ruben Amorim’s side won 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao ahead of next week’s return leg at Old Trafford.
Follow reaction from Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final below
Tottenham 2-0 Bodo/Glimt
38 mins: SAVE! Haikin may have just kept Bodo/Glimt in the tie!
Spurs continue to put pressure on their opponent’s box and as the ball comes out to Bentancur, he launches a piledriver towards the top-left corner, which is brilliantly saved.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Bodo/Glimt
34 mins: GOAL! TOTTENHAM HAVE TWO!
James Maddison is played in behind by Pedro Porro, bring it under control in the box before slotting it past the keeper with aplomb!
It’s make or break time for Spurs, but they are in COMPLETE control!
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
32 mins: Once again, Spurs play it down the left receives as Richarlison drives towards goal.
He tries to side-foot it into the far-corner but doesn’t get the curve or the direction, with his effort gobbled up by the keeper. Simple save.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
28 mins: Optimistic penalty shout for Bodo/Glimt as Udogie and Bentancur collide with Maata in the box.
Maata goes flying and crashes to the deck, but he was searching for contact. More simulation than a foul, and the referee waves it away.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
23 mins: Another Spurs corner is delivered and flicked on to the path of Bissouma on the edge of the box.
Once again, the midfielder swings at it wildly and sends the ball high and out of shot.
That’s not coming down for a while.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
20 mins: Bodo-Glimt are awarded a set-piece opportunity, which is played short before being whipped into the Spurs box.
Vicario comes to collect and after juggling with the ball for a split-second, he is able to claim it and kill the danger.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
17 mins: First little opening for Bodo/Glimt as Bjorkan drives down the left, before playing to Hauge on the edge of the Spurs box in space.
Hauge can’t get proper control of it and Spurs bring it away.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
15 mins: Johnson is played down the right and tries to turn provider with a cross towards Solanke.
He wins a corner, which is flicked out on by Richarlison to Bissouma, whose first-time volley isn’t caught properly. Bissouma then goes again from range and his effort ricochets off the referee.
Tottenham 1-0 Bodo/Glimt
12 mins: Bodo/Glimt haven’t unravelled since conceding inside just 37 seconds - but it is Tottenham who are dominating possession.
Spurs will need to add to their advantage without making themselves vulnerable at the back, because what Bodo/Glimt have proved this season is that they can score against Europe’s big hitters.
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