Tottenham firmly in driving seat despite Bodø/Glimt’s unwelcome late reply
theguardian.comPublished: 5/1/2025
Summary
Tottenham’s fans were left hoping for amirage after eight minutes as they fought to hold on to their fading hopes. Despite a dominant first period with goals from Maddison and Solanke, their lead was erased in the 87th minute by Bodø/Glimt’s dramatic strike. Ange Postecoglou’s side made the arctic journey knowing their fate was still in flux, but substitute Dejan Kulusevski failed to pull off a late equalizer as Bodø/Glimt secured victory and advanced to the final. Bodø/Glimt’s late goal ensured their progress while Tottenham, despite key absences and a shaky second half, were left to reflect on their missed opportunities in a high-stakes encounter.