🏆Vicario stars, United stunned, Spurs win first trophy in 17 years🥲 | OneFootball

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The Spurs have won the Europa League: it’s the team’s first trophy since 2008 (when they won the League Cup) and their first European triumph since 1984 (victory in the UEFA Cup).

The match was decided by an own goal from Shaw in the final minutes of the first half: a goal that perfectly describes a decidedly unattractive match, marked more by individual errors than by beautiful play.

The goal came in the 41st minute, the result of a defensive indecision by Shaw and Dorgu: the two United defenders didn’t communicate, allowing Johnson to pounce on a cross from Shaw and attempt a rather clumsy finish. The ball ricocheted off Shaw and into the net, even though the last touch was by Johnson.

United’s best chance also came from an individual error, a poorly timed exit by Vicario that allowed Højlund to beat the goalkeeper, only to see his shot blocked on the line by Van De Ven.

Tottenham Hotspur can thus redeem their season after a disappointing 17th place in the Premier League: it remains to be seen if this will be enough for coach Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed. The Australian coach had said: "In my second season, I always win something."

Dark clouds, on the other hand, hang over Manchester United: 16th place, one of the worst seasons in their entire history, and a final lost to a fellow countryman. Ruben Amorim’s nightmare doesn’t seem likely to end, except when he leaves the Red Devils’ bench.

And many have noticed that Harry Kane and Tottenham Hotspur, after so many years without trophies, finally managed to lift silverware in the same season, even if now separated.

A historic triumph, in short.

🧤 Vicario says no!

Last-ditch attempt for Manchester United: Shaw tries to redeem himself with a header, but the Italian goalkeeper is ready with a great and decisive save in the 96th minute.

On the last corner, even Onana goes up into the Spurs’ box. Casemiro’s overhead kick hits the side netting: it should be the last chance of the match.

🤯 Vicario comes out badly, goal-line clearance

Danger for Spurs, who risk conceding the equalizer: Vicario’s high claim is far from perfect and gives Højlund the ball to head towards goal with the keeper beaten.

It’s Van de Ven who saves the day with a goal-line clearance, but a big scare for the Londoners.

Spurs now locked in defense: only 30 passes completed by Tottenham in the first 26 minutes of the second half.

⏱ It’s Son’s moment

Richarlison runs out of gas and asks to be substituted: it’s the 66th minute and it’s time for Son to return to the pitch and wear the Spurs’ captain’s armband.

Recently back from injury, the Korean has played 105 minutes in Tottenham’s last two matches.

🧨 The reaction to the goal

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is sold out, with several fans watching the match on big screens in London. Their reaction to the goal is priceless.

The Spurs are dreaming of their first title since 2008, when they won the League Cup, and their first European triumph since 1984, when they beat Anderlecht on penalties to win the UEFA Cup.

🔥 Defensive blunder, Spurs take the lead... without shooting

The match is unlocked in the 42nd minute: Shaw and Dorgu don’t communicate and leave space for Johnson, free to slip into United’s defense, receive Sarr’s cross and shoot on the fall, not without some difficulty.

It seems Shaw got the final touch, but the goal is awarded to Johnson.

A very fortunate goal, and it couldn’t have been otherwise in a match with so few chances: Tottenham are ahead without even having a shot on target in the first half.

A worrying stat for United as well, who have conceded the opening goal for the 31st time this season.

Will the match heat up in the second half?

🤕 Hard knocks, Romero and Bissouma down

We’re around the half-hour mark and the tension is rising: first Romero goes down after another chance for Amad Diallo, having taken an elbow from Højlund, then Bissouma comes off worse after being hit by a knee to the thigh.

Painful blows for both players, who each needed a moment to get back up.

😱 Tottenham in danger

In the 11th minute, the first big chance for Tottenham: a mistake by Maguire gifts the ball to the Spurs, forcing Onana to intervene on Johnson’s angled shot.

Then Maguire redeems himself, blocking Sarr’s shot.

In the 18th minute, Manchester United’s first big chance: Amad Diallo creates a diagonal shot but it goes wide of Vicario’s goal.

Still balanced between the two teams.

🎙 Postecoglou: "It’s a special night for the club"

Ange Postecoglou spoke to TNT Sports: "It’s a special night for the club, it’s important, I can’t wait".

On his tactical choices: "We’ll need to run tonight, we’re missing some good, very creative players, but we’ll have to work hard both in defense and attack."

The coach did not comment on the decision to leave Son on the bench.

🎙 Amorim: "I trust the team"

Ruben Amorim spoke to TNT Sports: "I’m relaxed, I think I’ve done my job. I trust, I liked the last two training sessions, and that makes you feel relaxed, because I trust the guys".

On Mason Mount: "I think Mason Mount now gives us a different balance, he’s very good at attacking, but also at compacting the team, he’s an extra man in midfield, so it’s very important to have possession in that area and have pace coming off the bench".

On tonight’s match: "The final is a different context, I think it will be important to feel the match at the start of the game".

🤔 The strange final

It will be an all-English final, but above all a very strange one, as the teams in 16th and 17th place in the Premier League are facing off.

This is the first European final in history to be played by two teams who both finished their season outside the top ten.

Paradoxically, though, one aspect could favor Manchester United: the team reached the final unbeaten, and is the only team left unbeaten in the three European competitions this year.

Will it be enough to redeem Ruben Amorim’s disappointing record? According to Sky Sport, the Portuguese is the worst Manchester United manager in the post-Ferguson era, with an average of only 1.40 points and 1.72 goals conceded per game.

✅ The official line-ups

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr; Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison.

MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Amad, Mount; Højlund.

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