A thrilling match saw the host team overcome Bodo/Glimt 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London. Brennan Johnson gave the team the lead just 44 seconds into the game with the kick-off whistle, which was the fastest goal ever scored in a Europa League quarterfinal.
James Maddison gave Spurs a second goal in the 34th minute with a looping shot to increase the advantage, strengthening their lead. Dominic Solanke's penalty in the second half ought to have ended the match. Ulrik Saltnes' late goal, however, ensured that struggling Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will have an anxious second leg on May 8.
James Maddison's goal in the 34th minute gave the home team the lead after Brennan Johnson's goal in the opening minute placed them ahead. In the 61st minute, Dominic Solanke's penalty kick took the Norwegian team out of the game. Ulrik Saltnes' goal gave Bodo some optimism going into the second leg next week, but there was a late twist to the story. Both Maddison and Solanke hobbled off with injuries, so Postecoglou will also have to worry about their fitness.
Tottenham Hotspur wants to have European glory
The winner of the UEFA Europa League will get a Champions League spot and Tottenham will play either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao in the final on May 21 if they can win in Norway. Tottenham Hotspur haven’t won any major European trophy since winning the UEFA Cup in 1984 and their most recent trophy was the League Cup.
Postecoglou thinks that even if he wins the Europa League to live up to his claim that he always lifts a trophy in his second season, the "general sentiment" in football is that he will be fired. On Thursday, May 8, both second-leg matches for the Europa League semifinals will take place.
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