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Spurs End Bodo/Glimt Dream to Reach Europa League Final

Tottenham Hotspur made light work of a fixture that had been hyped for its difficulty and danger, easing past Bodo/Glimt 2-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to reach their first European final in six years. For all the talk of Arctic conditions, artificial turf and Scandinavian spirit, this was a businesslike conclusion to a semi-final that was more about composure than chaos.

Northern Resistance Fades Under Spurs’ Control

There was a flicker of romance still alive at kick-off. Bodo/Glimt, long since cast as this season’s European fairytale, began brightly, pressing high and keeping the ball well. They edged possession in the first half and produced more shots, but the visitors never truly wavered. This, more than anything, was what mattered to Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham absorbed the initial thrust, never panicked, and quietly waited for their moment. When it came, it was clinical. Dominic Solanke turned in from close range at a corner, taking advantage of slack Norwegian defending. Minutes later, Pedro Porro put the tie to bed with a spectacular finish from a sharp angle, the sort of goal that becomes part of folklore if it’s scored in a final. It was a reminder of Spurs’ growing confidence and capacity to strike with purpose.

Postecoglou’s Pattern Holds Firm

For the Spurs boss, this semi-final continued a personal trend. At every club he’s managed, he’s lifted silverware in his second season. “Job’s not done,” he might say, echoing a mantra of coaches who’ve seen what happens when complacency creeps in. But the scale of this moment shouldn’t be underestimated.

Tottenham’s last trophy came in 2008. Since then, there have been cup exits, collapses, and an entire generation raised on hope rather than hardware. Now, with Manchester United standing between them and Europa League glory in Bilbao on 21 May, there’s genuine belief once again.

Bodo/Glimt Depart with Pride

The Norwegian champions may have fallen short, but their journey will linger. Facing a Premier League heavyweight in a European semi-final was a landmark moment for club and country. They showed technical quality, resilience, and for spells, even control. But at this level, moments matter more than minutes — and Spurs seized theirs.

As the full-time whistle echoed through the Arctic air, it wasn’t resignation that met it from the home crowd, but respect. Bodo/Glimt’s run may be over, but the impression they’ve left is lasting.

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