Soccer

Tottenham eliminated Bodo/Glimt in Europa League semi-final after winning match in Bodo with result of 2:0. Goal scorers were Solanke and Porro. Spurs didn't play spectacular football, but fight, structure and effort were there. They were superb in corrupting play of Bodo which players didn't create many chances. First leg in London was 3:1. Players who started match were: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison. For me man of the match is Romero who finally played like he's doing for Argentina. First goal felt after Tel's good corner on back post where Romero won duel in the air sent ball toward goal and Dom Solanke intercepted it and pushed it inside goal with tackle between goalkeeper and defender. It was in second half when Bodo started to become dangerous. Few moments before they had cross, but Udogie cleared ball in front of their player. This first goal killed hope of Norwegian side to progress to final. Second goal was more accidental. Porro tried to cross to Solanke, but ball ended hitting far past and deflected inside goal for 0:2 and game over for Bodo/Glimt. Opponent in final will be Manchester United and winner will qualify for Champions League like every year before. However like Ange noticed very good because it's Spurs narrative started that it shouldn't be the case. "Spurs do strange things to people mate. Do you remember when they talked about that last time few years ago ? Neither do I, they started with that narrative few days ago because it's Spurs. You from media love it. Oh yes you absolutely love it!" he said. Ange finally looked like coach who knows what he's doing, who setup good tactics and do good substitutions and who defend club from outside attacks of biased journalists and ex Arsenal personal from UEFA. Bad news are that Madders is out for the season after knee injury just like Bergvall because of ankle problems. Son should be ready for final. I hope Romero or Van de Ven will not suffer some new injury in rest of the season. Spurs won Manchester United 3 times this season, but like real gamblers know the dice has no memory and that means nothing. Manchester eliminated Bilbao with 7:1 on aggregate and Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes showed class in this clash. Coach is improving situation there and it's going to be hard game, they are bigger club more used on finals and trophies, better known among referees with bigger fan base. It's going to be very hard, but I think Tottenham has 50/50 chance to end this season in incredible way by winning trophy after so many years. Ange still can do what he quote "usually do in his second season" which is winning trophy. Let's see what will happen in final. Meanwhile ensure no new injuries of key players happen. Congratulations to all involved and COYS! Spurs are on the way to Bilbao! Oh one more thing. Local TV commentator said King of Norway is Spurs fan! It's nice to know. Big thank for Bodo for hospitality and for eliminating teams like Fenerbahce, Olimpiacos and Lazio. They can be proud on what they have done this season. This is the biggest success of Norwegian club football.