Ange Postecoglou was impressed by his aspect’s resilience after they responded to an early purple card by beating Qarabag 3-0 of their Europa League opener.
Spurs had been dealt a blow as kick-off was delayed by 35 minutes as a result of journey disruptions in North London, and as soon as the sport began, Radu Dragusin was given his marching orders simply seven minutes in for a last-ditch sort out, receiving Spurs’ earliest-ever European purple card.
Nevertheless, objectives from Brennan Johnson, Pape Sarr and Dominic Solanke turned the tide, whilst Qarabag missed a penalty and had a late objective disallowed.
Postecoglou was underwhelmed by Spurs’ sluggish begin to the sport however couldn’t fault their efficiency after happening to 10 males.
“[The red card was] not ultimate,” Postecoglou instructed TNT Sports activities. “I wasn’t blissful as I felt we began actually sloppy. We talked about beginning with a excessive tempo, and it was virtually just like the delay received to us.
“We had been passive in our passing and when that occurs, somebody switches off.
“The response after that was good, however I’m not proud of the beginning.
“Brennan’s [goal] was nice. With 10 males, we nonetheless pressed, which is what we wished to do.
“[Johnson] has some confidence in him, which is nice – we want him! We knew if we win [the ball], Brennan and Sonny [Son] would have the house.”
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Solanke scored for the second consecutive recreation for Spurs and was one of many key gamers as he had two photographs, each of which had been on track, gathered 0.99 anticipated objectives and had 4 touches within the opposition field, greater than anybody else on the workforce.
Postecoglou was notably happy with how he led the road, particularly as he continues to get well from an early-season harm.
“He has been nice for us, Dom. He went via that lengthy drought of two video games and not using a objective!” Postecoglou added.
“He has been improbable for us, not simply objectives, however his link-up performs. He’s a typical striker.
“He’s nonetheless working his manner again to full health.”
Solanke himself, although, was simply happy to kick off their European marketing campaign and safe a third-straight win in all competitions.
“Very blissful to get the win, the boys fought exhausting,” he instructed TNT Sports activities.
“Happening to 10 males it may have been a tough recreation, however all of us caught to the sport plan, and it reveals the spirit of the workforce.”