Europa League Quarter-Finals: Tottenham Held, Rangers ⁤draw, Bodo/Glimt Triumph

Tottenham ​Hotspur face an uphill battle to ⁤reach⁤ teh Europa League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw ⁣against Eintracht Frankfurt in the frist leg of‌ their quarter-final ‍tie. Meanwhile, ‍Rangers⁣ secured a hard-fought goalless draw​ against‍ Athletic Bilbao, and Bodo/Glimt defeated Lazio 2-0.

Spurs ​and Frankfurt Draw 1-1

tottenham’s Europa League hopes‍ hang in the balance after being held at home by Eintracht Frankfurt.Hugo Ekitike put Frankfurt ‌ahead early with a long-range strike in the 6th minute. Pedro Porro equalized for Spurs with⁤ an extraordinary ⁢back-heel finish. Tottenham pressed in the second half, with Lucas Bergvall⁣ and rodrigo​ Bentancur both hitting the woodwork. Frankfurt’s​ goalkeeper, Kaua Santos, made crucial saves​ to deny Son Heung-min, James Maddison, and⁢ Micky van de ​Ven, ensuring the tie remains level. The second leg takes place next Thursday in Germany.

Ten-Man​ rangers Secure Crucial Draw Against Athletic⁢ Bilbao

Rangers battled to a 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao, despite playing with ten men for⁣ most ⁤of the match. Goalkeeper Liam Kelly became the hero, saving a 79th-minute penalty from Alex Berenguer.⁤ Robin Propper was sent off in the 13th minute for‍ a challenge on Inaki ‌Williams.Rangers held their ground through 12 minutes of added time. The second leg is scheduled ‌to take place in Spain next Thursday.

Bodo/Glimt Overcome Lazio With Second-Half Goals

In Norway, Bodo/Glimt, the reigning champions of their⁤ domestic league, secured a 2-0 victory over ⁣Lazio.⁢ Ulrik saltnes ‌scored both goals in the second half.

Q: Considering Rangers played most of the game with ten men, how does this draw impact thier overall ⁤chances of progressing?

europa League Quarter-Finals: Tottenham Held, Rangers Draw, Bodo/Glimt Triumph – Q&A

Get the lowdown on ⁢the Europa League quarter-final‌ first legs with this concise Q&A.

Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Q: Why is Tottenham’s draw concerning?

A: ‍They now face a crucial second leg in Germany, where a⁢ loss or⁤ a higher-scoring draw will knock them out. Away goals could prove vital!

Q: Who scored for Tottenham?

A: Pedro Porro with a stunning back-heel finish. Remember, breathtaking goals can‍ change the momentum of a tie.

Q: What should Tottenham do in the second leg?

A: They ⁤need to be clinical with their chances! Frankfurt’s goalkeeper proved difficult, so​ Tottenham needs to be accurate.

Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao

Q: How notable is Rangers’ draw?

A: It’s a fantastic result, especially‌ considering they played most of the match with ten men. This draw puts them in a ⁢great position for ‌the ‍second leg.

Q: Who was the hero for Rangers?

A: Goalkeeper Liam Kelly,⁣ who saved a penalty to keep the score level. Goalkeepers are often the unsung heroes!

Q: What ⁤happened to Robin Propper?

A: He was sent off in⁤ the 13th minute for a ⁣challenge. discipline is key in⁢ knockout competitions.

Bodo/Glimt vs. Lazio

Q: What’s important about Bodo/Glimt’s win?

A: A 2-0 ⁤home win gives them a significant advantage heading into the second leg against ​a strong team like Lazio.

Q: ⁣Who scored for Bodo/Glimt?

A: Ulrik Saltnes ⁣scored‍ both goals ⁣in the second half. Always watch out for second-half surges!

Q: ‌What can we expect from the second leg?

A: Lazio will need to attack, which⁢ could open⁤ up opportunities for‍ Bodo/Glimt to exploit. Expect an exciting match!

The second legs⁣ promise more drama. Don’t miss ⁢out on the action next Thursday!