Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty kept Tottenham Hotspur’s season alive as they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty secured Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, sending them into the Europa League semi-finals. Spurs had drawn 1-1 in the first leg and spent much of the return match under pressure. The breakthrough came just before half-time when Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos collided with James Maddison.
Referee Davide Massa initially waved play on but awarded a penalty after VAR review. Solanke converted as “Postecoglou appeared to indicate he wanted the striker to take it.” Maddison was later substituted, and Spurs struggled to maintain control. Frankfurt dominated the second half, but Tottenham held firm. “Spurs fought and scrapped all night,” and now face either Lazio or Bodo/Glimt, with a European final just three games away.