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The opening stages of the match were overshadowed by Dragusin's dismissal, which left Spurs to navigate the remainder of the game with a numerical disadvantage. However, instead of crumbling, they rallied and displayed remarkable composure, with Johnson breaking the deadlock with a well-taken goal. This early strike seemed to galvanize the team and set the tone for the rest of the match, allowing them to build momentum and maintain control despite Qarabag's threatening counter-attacks.

Thanks for joining Tribe for this coverage. There's plenty more Footballing action over the weekend so be sure to stay with us. Until next time, this is Sanil Karan signing off. 

SAVE! Son makes a dynamic run down the left flank, driving forward with purpose before delivering a precise pass that Solanke expertly collects in the box. With confidence and no hesitation, Solanke aims for the bottom left corner, firing off a shot that seems destined for the net. However, Mateusz Kochalski showcases his goalkeeping skills with an impressive save, diving to his right to keep the ball out and maintain Qarabag's hopes in the match.

SPURS HAVE A BREATHER! Kulusevski earns a corner on the right and steps up to take it, looking to create a scoring opportunity for Spurs. However, Kochalski rushes off his line to clear the ball, but his connection is weak, allowing it to fall to Sarr, who is positioned inside the left side of the box. Seizing the moment, Sarr displays great composure as he slots the ball into the bottom left corner of the net.

Gray makes a clever play, slipping a pass to Son just outside the box on the right flank. Son attempts to catch the defense off guard with a delicate chip into the box, aiming for one of his teammates. However, Guseynov reads the situation perfectly and rises to meet the ball, executing a straightforward header to clear the danger.

Qarabag, the reigning champions of the Azerbaijan Premier League, are about to embark on their ninth UEFA Europa League group stage campaign since 2014/15. Their breakthrough last season, where they made it to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, marked a significant achievement for the club. Given their growing stature in European competitions, it’s no wonder they’ve continued to place their trust in long-serving coach Qurban Qurbanov. With over 170 UEFA matches under his belt as both a club and national team manager, Qurbanov’s wealth of experience is seen as crucial to building on Qarabag’s recent success on the continental stage.

SAVE! Zoubir spots Juninho and delivers a precise pass, allowing him to make a clever run into the box. Juninho quickly positions himself to fire a shot at the near right post, aiming to catch Vicario off guard. However, Vicario showcases his exceptional goalkeeping skills once again, tipping the shot wide with a stellar save, leaving everyone baffled at how Qarabag has yet to find the back of the net despite their persistent attacking efforts.

In a thrilling contest, Spurs secured a vital victory against Qarabag, overcoming the challenge of playing with ten men following Dragusin's early red card. Despite the setback, Spurs showcased their resilience and determination, with goals from Johnson, Sarr, and Solanke ensuring they left London with all three points. While the final scoreline suggested a comfortable win, the match was anything but straightforward, as Qarabag put Spurs under significant pressure throughout.

Spurs find themselves in a challenging position, down to 10 men after Dragusin’s reckless red card, yet they lead thanks to a brilliant finish from Johnson. The match has been a rollercoaster for the North London side, who have had to adapt quickly to the numerical disadvantage. Despite being a man down, Spurs have showcased their ability to control possession and dictate the tempo, but they must remain vigilant against Qarabag's counterattacking threats.

Update: The kick-off is being delayed due to travel disruption. The Qarabag team bus only arrived about twenty minutes from kick-off. We have just received confirmation that the new kick-off time is 8:35 pm local time (7:35 pm GMT). We'll see you then. 

Romao locates Jafarguliyev on the left flank, and Jafarguliyev makes a move to cut back for Juninho, positioned at the edge of the box. However, Bissouma reads the play perfectly, stepping in to intercept the pass. He wins the ball and transitions play, driving forward as Spurs look to regain control of the match.

Spurs are forced to make a change after that red 

Son makes way as Spurs rotate after taking their chances. Timo Werner is on. The second of the double change sees Bissouma come off for Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield.

CHANCE! Silva finds himself completely unmarked on the right, and he seizes the opportunity to whip in a cross aimed towards the far left side of the box, where Juninho is waiting. Juninho connects with a header, directing it down, but van de Ven is there to block the attempt, preventing a clear shot on goal. The ball then falls to Andrade, positioned at the edge of the box, but he misfires, dragging his effort well wide of the right post and wasting a promising chance for Qarabag.

Juninho brings down a long ball with impressive control and immediately links up with Zoubir in a quick one-two. He then makes a determined run toward the box, looking to break through the Tottenham defense. However, Bissouma steps in at the crucial moment, expertly dispossessing him and regaining possession for Spurs.

Juninho plays a simple pass to Bayramov, who breaks through and finds himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He races into the box, but with Bissouma closing in fast, he mishits his shot under pressure. Bissouma capitalizes on the mistake, quickly clearing the ball to avert the danger.

Gray struggles to maintain possession on the right, allowing Qarabag a chance to counterattack, but they fail to capitalize due to a lack of urgency. Benzia steps up, demonstrating strength as he holds off Sarr and earns a foul, giving Qarabag a brief respite. Following the set-piece, Benzia shifts the play to Zoubir on the left, but his resulting cross is poorly directed, landing comfortably in the arms of Vicario.

The second half is underway as Spurs get things rolling with the kickoff. In a strategic move, the team has opted for a substitution at halftime, bringing on Kulusevski to replace Johnson on the wing.

Bayramov earns a corner for Qarabag on the right after a well-timed play that sees him force Davies into a defensive maneuver. Benzia steps up to take the corner, delivering an inviting ball into the box aimed at his teammates. However, van der Ven rises above the rest, heading the ball clear and alleviating the pressure on the Spurs defense.

The match is underway in London with Qarabag taking the kickoff and immediately looking to establish control. They pass the ball back to their goalkeeper before attempting to launch an attack down the left flank. However, their build-up is cut short as a misplaced pass results in an early throw-in for Tottenham.

Johnson displays his cleverness in the attacking third, outmaneuvering Jafarguliyev, who has no choice but to take him down. The referee allows play to continue, playing advantage for Spurs, but they fail to capitalize on the opportunity. After the play is halted, the referee returns to issue a booking to Jafarguliyev for the foul.

Dominic Solanke's impactful performance concludes as he is substituted off, having made significant contributions with both a goal and an assist. His exit marks the end of a productive day for the forward, who played a vital role in Spurs' attack. Coming on in his place is 17-year-old England U19 international Mikey Moore, adding fresh legs and youthful energy to the squad.

Vicario launches a long ball to the right, aiming to pick out Son in an advanced position. Guseynov rises well to win the header, but a lack of communication between him and his teammate results in the ball going out of play. Spurs are gifted an unexpected throw-in deep in Qarabag's half.

Since the beginning of last season, Qarabag have shown an impressive ability to perform on the road, securing more victories in continental matches away from home than at their own stadium. This suggests that playing away is far from a disadvantage for the Azerbaijani champions. Although facing Tottenham presents a tougher challenge than many of the opponents they encountered last season, Qarabag's stunning knockout round play-off victory against Braga in Portugal serves as a strong reminder of their potential to pull off upsets, even when cast as the underdogs. That result will no doubt fuel their belief as they take on another formidable opponent.

Johnson wins a corner on the right, giving Spurs a chance to apply pressure, as Son steps up to take it. However, Son’s delivery is disappointing, as he overhits the cross, sending it deep into the box. Qarabag easily clear the danger, relieving the immediate threat.

The tireless Abdellah Zoubir makes way as he heads to the bench, making room for Marko Jankovic. In a tactical shift, Qarabag also substitute right-back Silva, bringing on Abbas Huseynov to inject fresh legs into the defense.

Qarabag are going for it now as defence-protector Romao comes off for Cape Verde international Leandro Andrade. The man who missed the penalty also makes way. Bayramov is off, Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Addai enters in his place.

CHANCE! Benzia attempts to send Juninho through on goal with a perfectly timed pass, but Juninho is caught offside, halting the attack. Shortly after, Gray spots Johnson's run on the right and plays a lobbed ball over the defense. Kochalski rushes off his line but misjudges the ball, allowing Johnson a chance to capitalize, yet he blazes his shot wide of the right post.

BLOCK! Pape Matar Sarr collects a well-timed pass just outside the box and takes a moment to set himself up for a shot. He unleashes a promising strike, aiming to find the back of the net and extend Spurs' lead. However, Guseynov reacts swiftly, throwing himself in front of the ball to block the attempt

OVER! Andrade plays a searching pass to Emmanuel Addai, who decides to take a shot from distance in an attempt to test the Spurs defense. However, his effort goes well over the bar as the strike lacked precision. 

WIDE! Qarabag orchestrate an attack down the left as Andrade connects with Jafarguliyev, who continues the build-up. Elvin Jafarquliyev then delivers a beautifully weighted pass into the box, perfectly setting up Juninho for a scoring opportunity. However, under pressure, Juninho is unable to keep his shot on target, sending it just wide of the right post and missing a valuable chance.

LIFELINE FOR QARABAG! Jafarguliyev executes a clever one-two with Benzia on the left, skillfully maneuvering his way into the box. As he prepares to take a shot, Bissouma steps in and bundles him over, prompting the referee to blow the whistle. Without hesitation, the official awards a penalty to Qarabag, giving them a golden opportunity to pull one back and shift the momentum in their favor. Bissouma is booked for the foul as well.

Yassine Benzia delivers a dangerous cross into the box from the resulting free kick, aiming to capitalize on the set piece. However, Guglielmo Vicario reads it well, confidently coming off his line to punch the ball clear of danger.

Johnson showcases his skill in the midfield, twisting and turning to evade defenders as he looks to find Son with a well-placed pass. However, Qarabag effectively deal with the delivery, cutting it out and disrupting the attack. Johnson appeals to the referee, claiming he was fouled in the buildup, but the official waves play on, showing no interest in his protest.

WIDE! Abdellah Zoubir found himself in a prime position when he connected with a cross from the right wing, setting up a potential scoring chance. With the goal at his mercy from just six yards out, he aimed for the target, but his strike lacked precision. The ball sailed narrowly wide of the right post.

Qarabag seize a loose ball in midfield and swiftly look to launch a counterattack. Jafarguliyev makes a dynamic run, getting the better of Gray as he approaches the box and aims to find Juninho with a low cross. However, Vicario is sharp off his line, reacting quickly to intercept the ball and snuff out the potential threat.

Dragusin picks out Johnson on the right flank with a precise pass, and Johnson cleverly slips the ball through to Sarr, who makes a run behind the defensive line. Sarr attempts to whip in a cross, but Cafarguliyev is quick to block it. The ball bounces off Sarr and out of play, resulting in a goal kick for Qarabag.

SOLANKE SURELY SETTLES IT! Kulusevski positions himself well and locates Son at the top of the box, setting him up for a scoring chance. Son takes aim and unleashes a shot, but it lacks precision, going straight at the goalkeeper, who manages to parry it away. However, the rebound falls perfectly for Dominic Solanke, who remains alert and calmly taps it into the bottom right corner.

SO SLOPPY FROM SPURS! Spurs attempt to build play from the back, but Davies finds himself under pressure from Juninho, leading to a costly loss of possession. The ball becomes loose, and Vicario is forced to come off his line in a crucial moment. Showing composure, he successfully wins the challenge and clears the danger, narrowly avoiding what could have been a significant setback for Spurs.

QARABAG TEAM NEWS: Qarabag defender Kevin Medina's sending-off against Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League playoff means he will serve a one-match European ban here. Marko Jankovic was the only injury concern for the visitors, but he returned as a late substitute in their win over Neftci Baku. He starts on the bench for this one as well. Juninho is their key man in Europe, as he scored in both of their ties with Leverkusen last season, contributing to the six goals he managed in the Europa League, while the Brazilian also netted six in six UCL qualifiers during the summer.

Both teams are now finally out on the field. Kick-off is just moments away. Stay tuned. 

Emmanuel Addai locates Yassine Benzia on the left, who attempts to deliver a cross into the box. However, the quality of the cross falls short, lacking precision, and it is easily intercepted by Gray. The Spurs defender remains alert, ensuring that the danger is swiftly dealt with.

Spurs must focus on tightening their defensive shape and minimizing mistakes, especially with Qarabag looking to exploit any gaps left by their reduced personnel. Qarabag, on the other hand, will be eager to capitalize on their numerical advantage and find an equalizer. This match remains delicately poised, and the second half promises to be a tense and intriguing battle as both teams seek to impose their game plan.

SAVE! Benzia delivers a brilliant defense-splitting pass that Juninho collects effortlessly in the box. Without even taking a moment to glance up, he unleashes a powerful shot aimed at the right side of the goal, hoping to catch the goalkeeper off guard. However, Guglielmo Vicario rises to the occasion, making an outstanding save that denies Juninho.

Qarabag have been more dangerous in terms of creating opportunities, capitalizing on Spurs' momentary lapses in defense. Dragusin’s dismissal was a pivotal moment in the match, as it shifted the dynamics and allowed Qarabag to take advantage of their numerical superiority. However, the Azerbaijani champions have struggled to find the final touch, often being thwarted by a resolute Spurs defense and timely interventions from goalkeeper Vicario.

SHOT! Bayramov showcases his agility, jinking and turning on the edge of the box to create space for a shot. He unleashes a powerful strike aimed at the goal, but Guglielmo Vicario demonstrates his sharp instincts as he reads the play perfectly. With impressive reflexes, Vicario gets his fingertips to the ball, tipping it over the crossbar.

Tottenham are displaying some sharp early passing, keeping possession well. Bergvall threads a neat pass to Son on the left wing, but the forward quickly finds himself surrounded by defenders. Unable to advance, Son is forced to retreat and reset the play as Qarabag's defense holds firm.

Silva spots Benzia on the right and sends him a pass, giving Benzia the opportunity to make a play. He attempts to lift a cross toward the far left post, aiming to find a teammate in position to capitalize. Unfortunately for Qarabag, the delivery lacks any runners, resulting in the ball sailing out of play.

The Spurs defense orchestrate a meticulous buildup from the back. A well-timed interception from Romao disrupts the flow, but Spurs regain control in their own half.

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