Tottenham Hotspur secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 3-2. The match, played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Wilson Odobert score a double, with goals in the 26th and 74th minutes.
James Maddison also found the back of the net for Tottenham, scoring in the 48th minute. AZ Alkmaar’s Peer Koopmeiners scored in the 63rd minute, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Dutch side’s elimination.
Tottenham’s victory was a testament to their strong team dynamics and strategy. The team had 58% possession of the ball, with 15 shots on target and 620 passes completed. In contrast, AZ Alkmaar had 42% possession, with only 6 shots on target and 410 passes completed.
Tottenham’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played a great game, and we deserved the win. We created many chances, and we took advantage of them.”
AZ Alkmaar’s head coach, Pascal Jansen, felt his team struggled to contain Tottenham’s attacking pressure, stating, “We knew it would be a tough game, but we didn’t expect to concede three goals.”
*Match Details:*
– _Date:_ March 13, 2025
– _Venue:_ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
– _Score:_ Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (3-2 aggregate)
– _Goals:_ Wilson Odobert (26′, 74′), James Maddison (48′), Peer Koopmeiners (63′)
– _Attendance:_ 58,302
Tottenham will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarterfinals, following their aggregate victory over AZ Alkmaar.