Tottenham vs Sheriff Report
Played
November 7, 2013 9:05 PM WAT
White Hart Lane — London
Referee: K. Hansen
November 7, 2013 9:05 PM WAT
White Hart Lane — London
Referee: K. Hansen
Top of the Match
Erik Lamela
Tottenham
Tottenham
Erik Lamela
Tottenham
Tottenham
Flop of the Match
Djibril Tamsir Paye
Sheriff
Sheriff
Djibril Tamsir Paye
Sheriff
Sheriff
Tottenham 2-1 Sheriff: Lamela & Defoe fire Spurs through to knockout stage
The Argentine netted his first goal for Spurs before winning a penalty which the Englishman dispatched as Andre Villas-Boas' men enjoyed a comfortable win
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Jermain Defoe became Tottenham's all-time leading scorer in Europe as they beat Sheriff 2-1 to reach the last 32 of the Europa League.
The striker, who equalled Martin Chivers' record in the home win over the same opponents, scored a penalty to move on to 23 goals in continental competition to earn a place in the club's record books.
Manager Andre Villas-Boas side went into the game knowing victory would see them through to the next stage as they seek their first European trophy since the Uefa Cup triumph in 1984.
Tottenham won the previous encounter between the two sides 2-0 and they had little difficulty in making it a double against the Moldovan outfit.
Erik Lamela gave the hosts the lead with a smart low finish 15 minutes into the second half, the Argentine scoring his first goal for the club, before Defoe's historic strike from the spot.
Ismail Isa did pull one back for the visitors but it proved inconsequential as Tottenham comfortably held on.
Etienne Capoue made his first appearance since September for Tottenham after recovering from an ankle injury, while Brad Friedel came in for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who was rested after being knocked unconscious in the 0-0 draw with Everton last Sunday.
Tottenham looked to dominate proceedings early on, but they struggled to create chances, although Capoue should have done better when he dragged an effort wide after 10 minutes.
Sheriff looked to play on the counter-attack for the most part and they almost took a shock lead as Bulgarian striker Isa's deflected effort smacked against the right-hand post following a quick breakaway.
The hosts continued to dictate play in the closing stages of the half, Defoe failing to connect with Gylfi Sigurdsson's right-wing cross just before the break.
Sheriff defended well throughout, but they had their goalkeeper Vjekoslav Tomic to thank for keeping them on level terms as he produced a stunning save to prevent Christian Eriksen's fierce drive from finding the net.
However, Villas-Boas men did finally break the deadlock on the hour mark as Lamela turned smartly to fire home on the half-volley after Eriksen's pass had deflected into this path.
And victory looked to be all but confirmed seven minutes later, Defore etching his name into the history books with an emphatic penalty following Djbril Paye's clumsy challenge on Lamela.
Sheriff refused to lie down, though, forward Isa reacting quickest to a rebound at the near post after Friedel had saved well from Cadu.
A nervy finish was never on the cards, however, as Tottenham cruised to a deserved win.
The striker, who equalled Martin Chivers' record in the home win over the same opponents, scored a penalty to move on to 23 goals in continental competition to earn a place in the club's record books.
Manager Andre Villas-Boas side went into the game knowing victory would see them through to the next stage as they seek their first European trophy since the Uefa Cup triumph in 1984.
Tottenham won the previous encounter between the two sides 2-0 and they had little difficulty in making it a double against the Moldovan outfit.
Erik Lamela gave the hosts the lead with a smart low finish 15 minutes into the second half, the Argentine scoring his first goal for the club, before Defoe's historic strike from the spot.
Ismail Isa did pull one back for the visitors but it proved inconsequential as Tottenham comfortably held on.
Etienne Capoue made his first appearance since September for Tottenham after recovering from an ankle injury, while Brad Friedel came in for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who was rested after being knocked unconscious in the 0-0 draw with Everton last Sunday.
Tottenham looked to dominate proceedings early on, but they struggled to create chances, although Capoue should have done better when he dragged an effort wide after 10 minutes.
Sheriff looked to play on the counter-attack for the most part and they almost took a shock lead as Bulgarian striker Isa's deflected effort smacked against the right-hand post following a quick breakaway.
The hosts continued to dictate play in the closing stages of the half, Defoe failing to connect with Gylfi Sigurdsson's right-wing cross just before the break.
Sheriff defended well throughout, but they had their goalkeeper Vjekoslav Tomic to thank for keeping them on level terms as he produced a stunning save to prevent Christian Eriksen's fierce drive from finding the net.
However, Villas-Boas men did finally break the deadlock on the hour mark as Lamela turned smartly to fire home on the half-volley after Eriksen's pass had deflected into this path.
And victory looked to be all but confirmed seven minutes later, Defore etching his name into the history books with an emphatic penalty following Djbril Paye's clumsy challenge on Lamela.
Sheriff refused to lie down, though, forward Isa reacting quickest to a rebound at the near post after Friedel had saved well from Cadu.
A nervy finish was never on the cards, however, as Tottenham cruised to a deserved win.
Tottenham
24
Brad FriedelGoalkeeper
28
Kyle WalkerDefender
4
Younes KaboulDefender
5
Jan VertonghenDefender
16
Kyle NaughtonDefender
29
19
Mousa DembeleStriker
22
8
18
Sheriff
-
Vjekoslav Tomic
Goalkeeper
-
M. Metoua
Defender
26
Miral Samardzic
Defender
-
14
Wilfred Balima
Midfielder
-
21
88
Marko Stanojević
Midfielder
-
Ricardinho
Striker
-
Substitutes
57
Jordan Archer
Goalkeeper
-
Vlad Iulian Chiricheş
Defender
7
Aaron Lennon
Midfielder
8
23
9
Roberto Soldado
Striker
37
Substitutes
12
Dmitri Stajila
Goalkeeper
33
Willian Thuran
Defender
-
-
Fernando
Midfielder
-
-
-
Vadim Paireli
Striker
Goal
Own Goal
Penalty
Penalty Missed
Yellow Card
Assist
Penalty Save
Penalty Shootout Goal
Penalty Shootout Miss
Yellow Card / Red Card
Red Card
Substitution IN
Substitution OUT
Injury
Goal.com Rating
Goal.com Man of the Match
Goal.com Flop of the Match
Top & Flop Global Ranking
Fans' Man of the Match
Fans' Flop of the Match
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