Mitch Freeley
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Match Report
Tottenham took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals as goals from Son Heung-min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente sealed a 3-0 first-leg win over Borussia Dortmund.
Son converted Spurs' first shot on target at Wembley on Wednesday as the Bundesliga leaders were made to rue a string of first-half misses.
Mauricio Pochettino's side struggled in the opening 45 minutes but, as has often been the case in the Champions League this season, they found the net in the second period.
After Son's first European goal of the campaign, late efforts from Vertonghen and Llorente put the Premier League title contenders in a fantastic position heading to Signal Iduna Park in three weeks.
Tottenham went agonisingly close to opening the scoring in the seventh minute when Lucas Moura's volley fizzed wide of goal, the Brazilian having controlled Davinson Sanchez's header on his thigh.
It would be as close as Spurs would come, though, as Christian Pulisic, Axel Witsel and Thomas Delaney all forced saves out of Hugo Lloris.
The France international had to be at his acrobatic best in the closing minutes of the half as Dan-Axel Zagadou rose to meet Jadon Sancho's cross, the goalkeeper clawing the ball away at full stretch.
Having weathered the storm prior to the break, Spurs opened the scoring two minutes after the restart as Son peeled away from Zagadou to volley Vertonghen's pinpoint cross past Roman Burki.
Toby Alderweireld went close to doubling Tottenham's advantage from a Christian Eriksen corner moments later, but Burki was on hand to keep his header out.
Mahmoud Dahoud wasted a great chance to draw Dortmund level, his meek effort easily saved, and Vertonghen showed him how it should be with a fine volley from Serge Aurier's deep cross.
Substitute Llorente headed in a third in the closing minutes from Eriksen's corner to ensure Spurs take a commanding lead into the return fixture.
Goals/ Highlights
Goal! Game over! Sub Fernando Llorente heads Spurs into a 3-0 lead!
Goal! Jan Vertongen doubles Spurs advantage with a delicious Volley!
Goal! Spurs take the lead! Son with the goal! What a crisp Volley!
A fantastic breakdown on Spurs tactics from Mr Wenger, who labels the North London side as unbalanced!
"Sometimes it happens to us. We imagine a system and it doesn't work."
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Pochettino's tactical gamble hasn't worked so far. #beINUCL #beINWenger #TOTBVB pic.twitter.com/qi4mhwll57
Uhoh! The Former Arsenal boss is not so happy with how Spurs have played in the first half!
Wenger is highly critical of Tottenham's first-half performance.#beINUCL #beINWenger #TOTBVB pic.twitter.com/lv30kRNVqD
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
It's 0-0 at the break... Let's listen in to what Arsene Wenger has to say...
What a save from Loris to deny Zagadou!
Chance! Pulisic goes close at the near post!
What a strike from @LucasMoura7 🙀 #beINUCL #TOTBVB pic.twitter.com/AJ1dxMDUa4
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Chance! Lucas Moura goes close!
Peep! We are underway in London!
Live Updates
Preamble
Jadon Sancho is the future of England, No wonder Wenger has branded the winger one of the best players of his generation!
Jadon Sancho is "one of the best players of his generation"!
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
MASSIVE statement from Wenger. #beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/uzUvKzz7xs
No surprises here! Wenger had a look at Sancho as Arsenal boss!
Jadon Sancho was a transfer target for Wenger!#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/BrFp5TnA58
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
A great point here from Wenger on English youth talent! Great youth players would not be playing in the Champions League for English sides tonight!
No wonder young players are leaving the Premier League for Germany!#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/q1ziqKYr4i
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Spurs are without Harry Kane & Dele Alli, but Wenger believes Spurs have the squad to cope with the injuries!
Tottenham can't complain about their mounting injuries because of the strength of their squad.#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/D3LYb41quM
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Former Arsenal boss Wenger has heaped praise on Spurs, comparing them to the class of 92 at Manchester United. Will Tottenham win a trophy in three years time?
Wenger compare Tottenham's talent to #MUFC's "Class of '92"!#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/HcLYIcZxe5
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
More from Arsene Wenger, who has always been a critic of the Away goal, could it help Dortmund tonight?
Why the away goal needs a rethink...#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/0fewX3fG4e
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Now for Dortmund! Sancho starts! As does Chelsea bound Pulisic! Alex Witsel starts in central midfield! No Marco Reus!
🚨 #BVB STARTING XI 🚨
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 13, 2019
Time for Tottenham! 🏆 #THFCBVB pic.twitter.com/pBMX6Hynkc
Team News! First for Spurs! Juan Foyth makes his first Champions League start of the season, as Tottenham switch to a back four! Son to lead the line!
#THFC: Lloris (C), Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Foyth, Vertonghen, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lucas, Son@WilliamHill odds (18+) https://t.co/glgrT68Xmh #COYS pic.twitter.com/K8MUeHrDya
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 13, 2019
Understandably Wenger compares the PSG star to a certain Thierry Henry!
Wenger draws comparisons between Kylian Mbappé's and French great Thierry Henry.#beINUCL #beINWenger pic.twitter.com/LflBxERyd0
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Wenger is in the English Studio, a quick word on the game last night were Kylian Mbappe destroyed Man United! Arsene Wenger loved the performance from the World Cup winner!
Kylian Mbappé has a HUGE fan in Arsène Wenger!#beINUCL #beINWenger #PSG pic.twitter.com/4V3NKBecNK
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
I don't really need to stress this, but it's a huge evening for South London born Jadon Sancho . Pitchside reporter Carrie Brown was waxin' lyrical about the youngster a few hours ago on our news show. Apartently Spurs were interested in the winger prior to his move to Germany... Interesting!
How well will @Sanchooo10 perform on his return to the UK as his team faces @SpursOfficial this evening? 🤔#beINUCL #TOTBVB pic.twitter.com/mLKCrb36wY
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
It's a huge night for Spurs who will be without Harry Kane & Dele Alli. Can one of the players shown in this slow motion, Action-movie like trailer step up for the North London side?
The stage is set. We're ready for action. #COYS pic.twitter.com/axE0jg4cNO
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 13, 2019
All eyes will be on England youngster Jadon Sancho . Can he be the difference tonight?
Take a look at the story behind @Sanchooo10's success 👇 #beINUCL #beINBundesliga #BVB pic.twitter.com/XS1rECxfEj
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 13, 2019
Good evening! Welcome to the Live Updates of Spurs Vs Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League! Will Tottenham get the better of the Bundesliga leaders or will Dortmund, lead by Jadon Sancho gets the better of Spurs heading into the second leg? Join me for all the studio build up, Team news & goals from the game as they go in!
