Postecoglou’s army has done it, His Word is Bond, Tottenham snatch the Europa League from Manchester United in a highly contested duel. Son on the bench but Dad on the sidelines, Aussies would be proud, mate. Said he usually delivers in the second season, so naturally he had to break the Tottenham curse to keep his word.
Tottenham snatch the Europa League from Manchester United
Yet again, Postecoglou won in his second season at a club. For the first time since 2008, Spurs got their hands on a trophy.
There was an idea that success here could do more than rescue the season and bring Champions League qualification and could unlock something.
Postecoglou named Son Heung-min among the substitutes
Cristian Romero, who started as the captain after Postecoglou named Son Heung-min among the substitutes, was a titan of strength, ably supported by his central defensive partner, Micky van de Ven. But there were heroes everywhere in white. Like Sarr, whose energy was remarkable in the No 10 role. Like Yves Bissouma.
Brennan Johnson scored the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute
Brennan Johnson scored the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute, thanks to a deflection from Luke Shaw’s hand which directed the ball on Johnson’s path who was ready to pounce and score the goal.
United had their openings, none bigger than when Rasmus Hojlund looped a header goalwards in the 68th minute and saw Van de Ven take off towards his own line, stretching out one of those long legs to acrobatically hook clear from high above it.
Son was in tears as after 10 years at Spurs, he finally has what he has craved. Postecoglou’s broad smile. He has succeeded where Mauricio Pochettino, José Mourinho, Antonio Conte and all the rest failed. If he departs, after what has been a historically terrible Premier League season, he will do so as a legend.
Son Heung-Min becoming the first Tottenham captain to lift a trophy since Ledley King in 2008.
They got the job done, with Son Heung-Min becoming the first Tottenham captain to lift a trophy since Ledley King in 2008. Son will now lead his side out in next season’s Champions League.
As for Manchester United, they will go without European football next season after the worst Premier League campaign in their history.
Winning the Europa League final was very important for Tottenham Hotspur. United and Hotspur have had an underwhelming Premier League season so far and are currently in the 16th and 17th positions, respectively, in the points table of 20 teams.
