Europa League - Odobale scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur beat Alkmaar 3-1

Another focus match was staged in the second round of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 in the 2024/25 season. Tottenham Hotspur, at home, relied on goals from Odobale and Maddison to finally defeat Alkmaar 3-1.

Ten minutes into the game, Tottenham Hotspur organized an attacking opportunity. Maddison passed the ball to the front of the goal, but it was cleared by the opponent. In the 18th minute, Son Heung-min took a corner kick, and Lucas Bergwal tried to pass the ball, but it was cleared by Alkmaar striker Toloy Parrott.

In the 26th minute, Son Heung-min intercepted the ball and organized an attack. Solanke followed up and made a cross pass, and Odobel took advantage of the situation and shot it in, helping Tottenham Hotspur take the lead 1-0, and the total score became 1-1. In the 32nd minute, Alkmaar tried to counterattack. Pir Kupmenas received the ball from outside the penalty area and shot from a long distance, but the ball went directly out of the goal.

In the 37th minute, Son Heung-min dribbled the ball into the penalty area and shot but was blocked by the opponent. Then Son Heung-min passed the ball, and Lucas Bergivall outside the penalty area received Madison's cross and shot from a long distance, but the ball went directly over the goal.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min made a cross from the penalty area, and Maddison scored with a long shot, helping Tottenham Hotspur continue to lead Alkmaar 2-0. In the 58th minute, Alkmaar attacked with a corner kick, and Jordi Crasi at the top of the penalty area received a pass from his teammate and shot at the goal, but the ball missed the post.

In the 63rd minute, Lucas Bergwal made a mistake in passing the ball, and Pierre Kupmenas took possession of the ball and shot directly, helping Alkmaar to tie the game 1-2 and the total score became 2-2. In the 74th minute, Tottenham Hotspur started to pass the ball, Solanke passed the ball with his heel, and Odobel took advantage of the situation and shot low to score, helping Tottenham Hotspur to expand their lead to 3-1.

In the 80th minute, Alkmaar counterattacked from the front court, but was blocked by Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario. In the 90th minute, Keith Smidt volleyed the ball without defense, but the ball hit the side net.

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Alkmaar 3-1 at home and advanced to the quarterfinals with a total score of 3-2.