In the end, a deserved victory.
But reading others response I feel I was watching a different game completely?
Spurs started the match much better, where quick in passing, pressing us hard and our midfield couldn't get a foothold in the game. Out f nowhere, a poachers goal from Studge and we are 1-0 up. Boom.
We started to get more into it as half grew, a few chances here or there, but felt out defence looked nervy when pressed (thought it shown how much of an improvement Matip has on team)
Second half we came out much. 'Much better. Here is when we had our best chances, our counter was more like the first team, and we had them against the ropes. Gutted for Ings not to bury his chance, thought he was excellent when he came on.
The players that disappointed me was Stewart and Gruiric. I don't know how Stewart got a game TBH, got caught in possession a fair few times, not strong enough against a robust spurs team. Would definitely have Brannagan ahead of him.
Marko on the other hand, just looked rusty. I have high hopes for the lad, but tonight he got a bit overawed I think.
Overall, a tricky tie which we passed through. Wouldn't mind an easier tie next round to play a few more fringe players till
We get to semis and the 'big heads' come back into play.
(Heard Souness mention bug heads comment pre match, loved it)
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