Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Report

Scorers: Solanke 63’, Porro 69’

Tottenham Hotspur booked their place in a sixth major European final after securing a 2-0 win away at FK Bodø/Glimt, completing a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory. A pair of second-half goals saw off the Norwegian side’s fairytale run and ensured Spurs will meet Manchester United in an all-English UEFA Europa League final.

First Half – Resilient Hosts Battle the Elements and Pressure

On a wet and blustery night inside the Arctic Circle, Spurs took control early. Richarlison threatened after just two minutes with a shot that was blocked, before the hosts offered a reminder of their threat when Ole Didrik Blomberg’s angled strike brushed the side-netting.

Tottenham’s best spell came around the quarter-hour mark. Destiny Udogie’s dangerous cross was clawed away by Nikita Haikin, who then denied Pedro Porro with a fingertip save from a curling free-kick. Bodø/Glimt responded through a series of set-piece opportunities, but Patrick Berg’s delivery was palmed behind by Guglielmo Vicario, and Kasper Høgh headed over from the ensuing corner.

Second Half – Spurs Punish as Hosts Fade

The hosts came out with intent after the restart, but their attacking lacked polish. A chaotic scramble in the Spurs box was eventually cleared by Udogie, whose night of solid defending continued with another key interception to prevent Fredrik André Bjørkan’s cross from reaching a teammate.

That moment proved pivotal, as Spurs soon struck to end the tie as a contest. On 65 minutes, Cristian Romero powered a header from a corner towards goal, and Dominic Solanke was on hand to finish from close range for his fourth European goal of the season.

Just five minutes later, Pedro Porro added a second in fortuitous fashion. His intended cross from the right flank wrong-footed Haikin and snuck in via the inside of the post, silencing the home support and ensuring there would be no late comeback from the hosts.

Conclusion – Sixth European Final Awaits

Tottenham professionally saw out the remainder of the match, ending Bodø/Glimt’s six-match home winning streak in Europe and setting up a showpiece clash with Manchester United in the final. Ange Postecoglou’s men are now 90 minutes away from a first European trophy since 1984, in what could be a defining moment in an otherwise underwhelming domestic campaign.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian champions exit the tournament with pride after a historic run, having captured hearts with their fearless approach on the continental stage.

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