LONDON • When Jan Vertonghen scored against Borussia Dortmund, he ran to the home crowd and did the "Superman" celebration - pretending to tear open his shirt.
His manager Mauricio Pochettino duly saluted him and his Tottenham teammates as heroes after the 3-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win as they took a huge step towards reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 2011.
Spurs had been under pressure as Dortmund dominated the first half but were sparked into life by a fine finish from forward Son Heung-min after the interval.
Defender Vertonghen capped his own powerful performance when he scored late, and substitute striker Fernando Llorente's goal put the seal on a remarkable result that had the Wembley crowd rise to their feet in a loud, emotional salute.
Insisting his players deserved all the praise after emerging from a gruelling schedule, Pochettino said: "It was a fantastic game, a massive effort. My players are heroes. They deserve a lot of praise for the effort they are doing this season.
"Sonny was fantastic again. He translates good energy and his performance in every game is improving. We're so happy.
"3-0 is a very good result, but we must go to Dortmund (on March 5) with the idea of winning. There is a lot of work to do."
16Â
Tottenham's Son Heung-min has been directly involved in 16 goals in his last 12 matches in all competitions (11 goals, 5 assists).
It was an impressive success for Pochettino given he was without the injured Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Danny Rose and Ben Davies.
Credit has to be given to the Argentinian's managerial alchemy, inspiring his men at half-time, encouraging them to go for the jugular.
He also got them to get closer to Jadon Sancho, subduing the English midfielder in the second period.
The Londoner Sancho, blessed with so much pace, balance and remarkably mature decision-making for an 18-year-old, was on the right, having to deal with Vertonghen's ventures from wing back. But he was always quick to attack, whipping in a couple of threatening crosses.
Christian Pulisic was over on the left, stretching Spurs, causing Serge Aurier problems. Chelsea fans would have been impressed by the burst of speed and direct running of the American, who will play for them next season. In one such sudden break, Aurier could stop him only by grabbing his shorts and was deservedly cautioned.
Not until the second half did Spurs show real adventure, more energy and precision.
So many good individual displays spiced Spurs' second-half performance. Centre-back Vertonghen, played out of position to good effect, was immense at left wing-back, playmaker Christian Eriksen started to grow into the game and the key man was Son.
This was his fourth goal in successive games and it came as a welcome riposte after all the pressure that Spurs had endured from the lively Sancho in the first half.
One moment the South Korean was chatting to Dortmund captain Mario Gotze as the teams prepared to restart, and the next he was scoring.
With the goal, Spurs were almost unrecognisable from the first half.
They looked like far more intelligent, incisive, heavyweight European campaigners. And Son's excellence continued with good passes and then running shrewdly into space for Eriksen to pick out.
"The first half was very difficult. We didn't feel the confidence to play," said Pochettino.
"At half-time, we showed them a few situations that could have been different. We tried to help the team make the right decisions and perform in the best way.
"Maybe today everyone will say it was a fantastic decision. If it was a different result, people might say I'm the worst coach in the world."
THE TIMES, LONDON, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink names the two players he would 'love' Chelsea to sign Hasselbaink scored 88 goals for Chelsea during his time there (Picture: Getty) Maurizio Sarri's men have
City and Liverpool leave chasing pack facing tough summer. Martyn Herman. Tottenham's late-season Premier League collapse saw them go from outside title contenders to scrambling into fourth
City and Liverpool leave chasing pack facing tough summer
Harry Kane's penalty gives Spurs the edge over Chelsea Kane of Tottenham Hotspur is fouled by Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga during the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. A penalty was
Midfield can give Liverpool edge over Tottenham in final
EIBAR, Spain (AFP) - Atletico Madrid needed Thomas Lemar to come off the bench and score an 85th-minute winner against Eibar on Saturday (April 20) as they stretched their lead over Real Madrid to
Atletico extend lead over Real with narrow win over Eibar
Define rub. rub synonyms, rub pronunciation, rub translation, English dictionary definition of rub. v. rubbed , rub·bing , rubs v. tr. 1. (of a bowl) to be
New favourites face two stiff tests The challenge is different for Liverpool. A weight of expectation invariably surrounds a club of their size and history, but now the equation has changed.
Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Virgil van Dijk, analysis, odds
The history of GCC summits held in Saudi Arabia. China to Asian Cup quarter-finals after fightback win over Thailand Son Heung-min was just the player South Korea needed to really get its
Bahrain hold UAE in Asian Cup opener - ARAB TIMES
LONDON: Rescuers ended their search on Thursday (Jan 24) for the plane carrying Premier League football player Emiliano Sala, which disappeared over the English Channel three days ago, after
Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane
Sassuolo star Kevin-Prince Boateng is on the verge of joining Barcelona in a shock move, according to Sky Sport Italia.According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Barca have identified Boateng as 'the
Boateng Set For Shock Barcelona Move - Reports - UrduPoint
Juventus claimed their eighth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Fiorentina.
Juventus win eighth consecutive Serie A title - punchng.com
Delighted Klopp tells players to stay focused December 30, 2018 admin 0 Comments Football , Sport London - Jurgen Klopp refused to get carried away with the growing expectation that Liverpool can lift the league title for the first time in 29 years saying his players must stay focused after they thrashed Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday.
Delighted Klopp tells players to stay focussed - Pulse Nigeria
LONDON: England soccer captain Harry Kane received the MBE award on Thursday for services to football after leading the national team to the World Cup semi-final in Russia last Summer. Prince William, the president of the English Football Association, presented the 25-year-old Tottenham striker with his medal at Buckingham Palace after Kane was
England soccer captain Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace
Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United midfielder, has been appointed as the new manager of League Two club Oldham Athletic, signing a one-and-a-half year contract at his boyhood club.
Paul Scholes appointed manager of Oldham Athletic | Football
Postmedia Solutions gives you the power to grow your business. We blend media expertise with smart marketing. It's the perfect balance of creativity and science to propel brand awareness, engagement, conversion and loyalty.
Obituaries - , - Your Life Moments
watch live premier league football streaming online for free iraqgoals
watch premier league live streaming online
watch premier league darts live stream
watch champions league live streaming now tv
watch coppa america live streaming mexico
watch live soccer stream android
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch soccer live stream app
watch champions league live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming canada
watch coppa america live streaming total sportek
watch soccer online free streaming live hd
watch coppa america live streaming free online
watch champions league live streaming kenya
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch soccer game live espn
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch champions league live stream uk
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online india
super soccer tv live streaming napoli vs juventus
watch soccer am online live streaming
watch premier league live streaming xbox one
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch coppa america live streaming nz
watch soccer online free streaming live no registration
watch champions league live streaming match
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
watch soccer aid live stream online
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch soccer online free streaming live uk
watch coppa america live streaming crictime
watch soccer online free streaming live bbc
watch champions league live streaming mobile
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
watch uefa champions league quarter final draw live streaming
watch champions league live streaming xbox
watch english premier league live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming rcti
watch premier league live streaming qatar
watch coppa america live streaming usa
watch champions league live streaming zee tv
super soccer tv live streaming persib
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch coppa america live streaming hd free
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch coppa america live streaming uk
watch premier league live streaming zimbabwe
watch english premier league live streaming hd
soccer tv live football streaming gratuit
watch premier league stream reddit
watch coppa america live streaming indosiar
watch soccer live streaming juventus
watch premier league live in stream
watch champions league live streaming espn
watch the premier league live stream
watch champions league live streaming pc
watch epl live streaming free no sign up
watch coppa america live streaming mobile
watch coppa america live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming without cable
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch champions league draw live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live cricfree
watch soccer live streaming kenya vs ethiopia
watch champions league final online free live streaming
watch soccer live - live football streaming
watch the champions league live stream
watch champions league live streaming xfinity
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming youtube
watch premier league live stream hd
watch coppa america live streaming barcelona
#soccermemes #oasisandbeatles #knuckleball #gunners #commento #kopisusu #klopp #roadtrip #afcnews #realmadrid #serieatim #realmadrid #juventus #arsenal #premierleague #jadwalbolahariini #lionelmessi #arsenalfantv #winner #midnight #footballdubai #petercrouch #cappucino #football #noelgallagher #footballfans #freekickerz #Liverpool #firmino #linkstreaming #zidane #league2 #ballondor #PartyTime #ignoranza #frasitrap #rugby #thomasmeunier #JUVENTUS #manchesterunited #streamingbolaid #MyDubai #nutmeg #Celtic #neymar #vip #comics #watchlive #chocolatecoffee #valcea #uefanationsleague #soccerbible #meunier #sixtimes #footballschedule #manchestercity #livestreaming #MSport #sumbertv #Sunday #salah #freekick #boxing #zinedinezidane #league1 #Barcelona #manchestercity #calciatoribrutti #cr7 #battuteepiche #copaamerica #coyg #villarealcf #footballmemes #goal #gooners #soccer #soccer #acmilan #oasisofficial #liverpool #risate #livestreams #livesports #golf #leomessi #girlsniteout #oasis #sunderlandafc
