Skip to main content

Tottenham's Champions League Hopes Dashed as AC Milan Edges Them Out in Drab Round of 16 Second Leg

 


The highly anticipated Champions League match between Tottenham and AC Milan in the Round of 16 ended in disappointment for the home team, as they failed to mount a comeback despite the return of their manager, Antonio Conte, after a five-week absence due to gallbladder surgery. Milan had the advantage with an early goal by Brahim Diaz in the first leg, and Tottenham's wasteful players were unable to find the back of the net, resulting in a 1-0 aggregate defeat. Adding to their misery, Cristian Romero received a second yellow card late in the game and was dismissed.


This defeat also means that Tottenham's chances of winning a trophy this season are virtually nonexistent. They were previously knocked out of the FA Cup by second-tier Sheffield United and the Carabao Cup in the Third Round by Nottingham Forest. To make matters worse, they are currently trailing 18 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Tottenham vs AC Milan final score

          1H 2H Final

Tottenham 0 0 0

AC Milan 0 0 0

Goals:

None


Lineups:


Tottenham (3-4-3): Forster (GK) — Romero, Lenglet, Davies — Emerson (70' Richarlison), Skipp, Hojbjerg, Perisic (53' Porro) — Son, Kane, Kulusevski (83' D. Sanchez)


AC Milan (3-4-3): Maignan (GK) — Thiaw, Kalulu, Tomori — Hernandez, Tonali, Krunic, Messias (56' Saelemaekers) — Diaz (81' Bennacer), Leao (89' Rebic), Giroud (81' Origi)


        


Tottenham's performance on the night was lackluster, managing only one shot on target throughout the match. Even top scorer Harry Kane's header from Son Heung-min's delivery in added time was brilliantly saved by AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. In contrast, Milan appeared more threatening on the break, with former Liverpool striker Divock Origi hitting the post with a strike that almost gave them breathing space.


Despite their victory, Milan could have scored more goals and sealed the tie earlier in the second half when Diaz saw his thumping strike saved by Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster. In the end, however, they were worthy winners of the tie and will now progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

5 Cutting-Edge Technologies That Are Shaping Our Future

  As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, new and exciting technologies are emerging that have the potential to shape our future in profound ways. In this article, we'll explore five cutting-edge technologies that are shaping our future and transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. 1.       Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that is revolutionizing the way we interact with machines and each other. From intelligent personal assistants like Siri and Alexa to sophisticated chatbots and autonomous vehicles, AI is already transforming a wide range of industries and applications. In the future, we can expect AI to play an even larger role in our lives, from healthcare and education to entertainment and transportation. 2.       Quantum Computing Quantum computing is a revolutionary technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to...
Post a Comment
Read more

Arsenal Survives Against Sporting CP in Europa League Round of 16 First Leg

  In the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 matchups against Sporting CP, Arsenal was not at their best, with moments of sloppiness and disjointed play. However, they were able to leave Lisbon with a 2-2 draw after an eventful 90 minutes of football.   Mikel Arteta made six changes to his starting lineup, with some changes forced upon him and others made in anticipation of upcoming fixtures as Arsenal continues to compete on multiple fronts, including the Premier League title chase. The impact of these changes was evident on the pitch, with Arsenal struggling in key moments and allowing Sporting to pose a threat on the counter.   William Saliba opened the scoring for Arsenal with a towering header from a corner midway through the first half, but Sporting was able to equalize just 12 minutes later through Goncalo Inacio in a nearly identical fashion.   The second half started in a frenetic manner, with Paulinho scoring for Sporting after Arsena...
Post a Comment
Read more

Who is Mae Muller?

                                Mae Muller is a 25-year-old British singer-songwriter who has been chosen to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2023 with her track "I Wrote A Song". Muller was born and raised in London, England, and began writing and recording music at a young age. She was discovered by music executives at the age of 18 and has since been signed to major record labels including Capitol Records and Island Records. Mae Muller's music can be described as a blend of pop, R&B, and soul, with her powerful vocals and relatable lyrics earning her a loyal fanbase. Her debut EP, "No One Else, Not Even You", was released in 2019 and featured the hit single "Leave It Out". She has since released a number of successful singles including "Therapist" and "Dependent", as well as collaborating with other artists such as Aitch and 6LACK. Muller's music often explores the...
Post a Comment
Read more