[엑스포츠뉴스 김희웅 인턴기자] Director Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with Harry Kane’s big success.
Tottenham defeated Dynamo Zagreb 2-0 in the first leg of the round of 16 of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Europa League (UEL) in the 2020/21 season held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 12th at 5 am (Korean time). Tottenham, who won in the home, stepped up to advance to the UEL quarterfinals.
It could be a difficult game. Tottenham struggled with the initial attack. Zagreb’s defense was solid, and Tottenham’s last pass was cut off.
Tottenham attacked by connecting a long ball when Son Heung-min penetrated behind him. The cross on the right side of Sergio Orie was also active. The first goal scored in the 25th minute of the first half. Eric Lamela’s left-footed shot after a dribbling struck the post and flowed to Kane. Kane pushed through the empty goal, giving the team a lead.
Even into the second half, Kane’s class shined. In the 25th minute of the second half, a cross from Orrie’s right side was hit by the defender and flowed to Kane. Kane shook the net by striking a shot through the crotch of his opponent with the defender in front. Tottenham won a valuable first leg victory thanks to Kane’s two goals.
After the game, coach Mourinho raised his thumb at Kane. In an interview with BT Sports, he said, “He’s doing everything. He is scoring a goal as a striker. Create space and play in conjunction. They also help the team defensively.”
In the 39th minute of the second half, Kane, who scored multiple goals, was replaced by Carlos Vinicius and sat on a bench. After that, I was caught icing on my knees.
Director Mourinho said, “I don’t think it’s a big injury. The Sunday game (Arsenal) is a match everyone wants to play. I don’t think Kane’s condition is serious, and I don’t think this little thing won’t stop Kane from appearing.”
Tottenham will play Arsenal and North London Derby in the 28th round of the English Premier League (EPL) on the 15th. As they are fighting fierce rankings, both teams are expected to form the lineup as the best.
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