Spurs slid to the road

AZ Alkmaar secured a crucial victory of 1-0 over Tottenham in the first part of their Nokaut-EVA.

The domestic was exploited by a defensive backlog, holding visitors to the bay.

His own goal from the first half of Lucas Bergvalla proved to be determined, as the Spurs failed to register a single shot on the target throughout the match.

Despite the dominant share of possession, Tottenham struggled to create meaningful opportunities, with AZ’s disciplined defense and aggressive pressure, ensuring that their leadership remains intact.

Ange postecoglou men were not inspired by the attack, while the hosts fully used their capabilities.

The game started bright for AZ, and Lahdo and Moller Wolfe combined well down the left.

However, early failure saw Lahdo forced injuries and was replaced by Kasius.

The Spurs dominated the introductory exchanges, but AZ remained compact, frustrating their opponents in the Premier League.

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The breakthrough came in the 18th minute. Parrott cork from Koopmeiners, sending a ball over a six -yard box, where Bergvall inadvertently turned him into his net.

It was a catastrophic moment for Spurs, giving Az leadership with his first real attack.

The Spurs tried to answer, but their efforts were tamed. Johnson shot from afar, and Maddison and son lost their promising a free kick routine.

In the meantime, AZ has become confidence, and Parrott missed the golden opportunity to double the lead after playing through one -on -one.

Vicari’s fast reactions denied his former teammate, retaining Tottenham’s deficit to one at halftime.

Postecoglou responded by making a replacement at halftime, introducing Wilson Odobert instead of an inefficient Mathys tel.

However, Spurs’s struggles continued. Their first half of only two shots compiled the second half in which AZ remained in control, despite Tottenham’s attempts at tactical shifts.

AZ almost extended the lead when Vicario stopped the hit.

The Spurs, meanwhile, continued the misconception, with Son and Bergvall, who sent the efforts widely. Their lack of a top edge summarized their continuous inability to have the problems of the AZ guard Owus-Odura.

A storm of replacement followed as postecoglou asked for a return to the game. Heung-my captain, who was largely anonymous, was withdrawn for Dominic Solanko, while Maddison gave way to Pope Sarr.

Pedro Porro also replaced Destiny dogie in an attempt to add more dynamics down the flank. Still, despite these changes, the Spurs remained uncomfortable in the attack.

Az continued to look dangerous on the break, and Koopmeiners dragged the wires in the middle of the field. The trial saw another shot sailing over the bar, while the maikum and Gray kept Tottenham’s background.

The game became everything physical, and Bentancur, Koopmeiners and the attempts receive yellow cards in a preheated second half.

While the last whistle was blowing, AZ celebrated a well -earned victory, while the Spurs remained frustrated by the lack of attacks.

Because he still comes home at home, Tottenham has to find a way to break Az’s defense if they want to undo the deficit and keep their European hopes in life.