Bodo/Glimt, perhaps surprisingly, dominated the opening half-hour and were rewarded with a penalty when Rodrigo Bentancur lunged into a terrible challenge in the area. Kasper Hogh, up front for the Norwegian team, took one of the worst penalties perhaps ever seen in Norway, as he managed to balloon his effort well over the bar – his second penalty miss in two games.
At half-time, Thomas Frank, astonishingly, made no changes, and Bodo had the lead within 10 minutes, as Jens Petter Hauge found his way into the penalty area, shimmied, and finished brilliantly beyond Guglielmo Vicario.
Spurs, though, thought they were level after 60 seconds; a free-kick from Pedro Porro on the left wing hit the post as it evaded all defenders, and Rodrigo Bentancur turned the ball home. However, a VAR review showed a foul by Micky van de Ven in the build-up, and the equaliser was ruled out.
Spurs’ sense of injustice only deepened as Hauge added a second in the 66th minute, once again taking advantage of lax Spurs defending to work an opening and score from range.
Micky van de Ven pulled a goal back two minutes later with a very good header after a fine Pedro Porro cross, with Tottenham suddenly emboldened to chase a comeback, and Wilson Odobert hit the crossbar late on, as did Andreas Helmerson in a helter-skelter final period.
But it was Richarlison who found the net, as Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Khaikin could only parry Archie Gray’s shot against the Brazilian, with the ball rolling over the line. A lengthy VAR check followed but the goal was allowed to stand.
BALLGM rates Spurs’ players from Aspmyra Stadion…
Bodo/Glimt, perhaps surprisingly, dominated the opening half-hour and were rewarded with a penalty when Rodrigo Bentancur lunged into a terrible challenge in the area. Kasper Hogh, up front for the Norwegian team, took one of the worst penalties perhaps ever seen in Norway, as he managed to balloon his effort well over the bar – his second penalty miss in two games.
At half-time, Thomas Frank, astonishingly, made no changes, and Bodo had the lead within 10 minutes, as Jens Petter Hauge found his way into the penalty area, shimmied, and finished brilliantly beyond Guglielmo Vicario.
Spurs, though, thought they were level after 60 seconds; a free-kick from Pedro Porro on the left wing hit the post as it evaded all defenders, and Rodrigo Bentancur turned the ball home. However, a VAR review showed a foul by Micky van de Ven in the build-up, and the equaliser was ruled out.
Spurs’ sense of injustice only deepened as Hauge added a second in the 66th minute, once again taking advantage of lax Spurs defending to work an opening and score from range.
Micky van de Ven pulled a goal back two minutes later with a very good header after a fine Pedro Porro cross, with Tottenham suddenly emboldened to chase a comeback, and Wilson Odobert hit the crossbar late on, as did Andreas Helmerson in a helter-skelter final period.
But it was Richarlison who found the net, as Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Khaikin could only parry Archie Gray’s shot against the Brazilian, with the ball rolling over the line. A lengthy VAR check followed but the goal was allowed to stand.
BALLGM rates Spurs’ players from Aspmyra Stadion…
Guglielmo Vicario (5/10):
Managed to put Hogh off, as his penalty flew into the Norwegian night. Well beaten by each of Hauge’s strikes, and looked consistently alarmed by the defensive mess in front of him.
Pedro Porro (5/10):
Hit the post before Bentancur’s ruled-out equaliser. Struggled defensively on the plastic pitch and was often out of position but he is so capable on the ball, and provided a brilliant cross for Van de Ven to score.
Kevin Danso (4/10):
Can put his foot through the ball well and he’s always willing to put his body on the line but he struggled against wave after wave of Bodo attacks.
Micky van de Ven (6/10):
Conceded the foul that saw Bentancur’s equaliser ruled out. Booked swiftly after as he threatened to lose his head but restored some calm as he scored to bring Spurs back into it.
Djed Spence (5/10):
Probably Spurs’ most effective defensive player but a terrible giveaway on the left flank led to Hauge’s second.
Lucas Bergvall (5/10):
Struggled with the conditions. Better than most of his team-mates on the ball but didn’t offer enough defensively. Subbed for Xavi Simons.
Rodrigo Bentancur (4/10):
Lunged into a moronic challenge in the area and conceded a penalty. Fortunate that Hogh’s finish was equally as dreadful as his tackle. Thought he had gone from villain to hero with the equaliser but VAR had other ideas.
Pape Matar Sarr (5/10):
Can pass the ball well and did so across short distances here but Bodo very effectively cut off his ability to carry it up the pitch. Subbed for Palhinha in the second half.
Brennan Johnson (2/10):
Subbed for Mohammed Kudus. The only noteworthy thing about his performance is that he lasted an hour. Anonymous.
Richarlison (4/10):
Wasted an early opening as he did not seem prepared to shoot when the ball came to him. Offers nothing when it comes to being a focal point but he was in the right place at the right time to somehow bundle in an equaliser.
Wilson Odobert (5/10):
Capable of dribbling beyond but just doesn’t take his man on enough. Frustrating to watch given his talent. Hit the bar with a late header.
Xavi Simons (5/10):
One very poor pass led to a Bodo counter-attack that had Spurs scrambling. Didn’t get on the ball enough in the final third, unfortunately.
Mohammed Kudus (6/10):
Simply a much better option on the right than Johnson as he is willing to take players on. Bodo struggled to deal with him but he could only show flashes, such was the nature of the game.
Joao Palhinha (6/10):
Came on for Sarr. Made one very good last-ditch tackle to keep Spurs in with a shout.
Archie Gray (7/10):
On for Bentancur. Slotted into midfield and made a couple of promising runs, one of which led to Richarlison’s late equaliser. A fine cameo.
Destiny Udogie (6/10):
Replaced Spence. Great cross for Odobert but he could only hit the crossbar.
Thomas Frank (3/10):
Got very, very lucky. This really should have been a chastening defeat, especially after Spurs did not train on the plastic pitch, but he can thank his lucky stars that Richarlison was in the right place at the right time. Nevertheless, this is a second consecutive uninspiring Champions League display for Frank’s Spurs.
