Tottenham forward Heung-min Son celebrates after scoring. (Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur prevailed as eventual winners against Manchester City in their Champions League quarterfinal encounter as their 1-0 home advantage gave them the edge in this tie. Despite losing the 4-3 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate, the fact that they scored 3 away goals meant their qualification was secured.
A feisty game right from the opening minutes, viewers of this amazing tie we’re blessed with the sight of 5 goals in the opening 21 minutes as the teams went into half-time with the score-line at 3-2.
In the last minute of stoppage time, Raheem Sterling was denied an equaliser by VAR as Tottenham Hotspur set their semifinal date against Dutch side Ajax.
Here are the Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings:
Made an excellent save off a Kevin De Bruyne shot but was completely helpless in all of City’s goals.
Wasn’t at his usual defensive best at Raheem Sterling seemed to be running rings around him in the first half.
Almost seemed to dodge Sterling’s shot and didn’t look overly composed until the final minutes of the game.
The Belgian veteran did look a bit more secure than his centre-half pairing and showed composure towards the end.
Didn’t have a very pleasant afternoon with Bernardo Silva constantly putting him in pressuring situations.
The Frenchman showed excellent work-rate in the middle of the park but had to come off injured.
Was put on the pitch to try and break the rhythm of the City attacks but was completely overrun by the midfield.
Didn’t have time to show his usual attacking abilities as he was stuck defending for most of the match.
Showed amazing skill and precision to slip Son in for his goal but he didn’t have his regular impact in a forward sense.
His pace seemed to bewilder the City defence in the opening stages as he ripped through them more than once.
Took his chances with great aplomb and was crucial in putting Manchester City to the sword on the night.
Came on in place of Sissoko and managed to get the goal that sent Spurs onto the next round.
Came on in the final stages as Tottenham tried to shut up shop and see out the victory.
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A stoppage time ploy to waste precious seconds, Sanchez was yet another defender thrown onto the pitch.
Here’s how some thrilled Tottenham fans reacted to this victory: