Tottenham Hotspur beat AZ 3-1 in the Europa League round of 16 second leg on Thursday night to reach the quarter-finals and here are our player ratings.
With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven both starting after coming through their returns on Sunday, for the first time since October last year, Postecoglou started the four members of Tottenham's leadership group - Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Romero and Guglielmo Vicario.
Wilson Odobert scored on 26 minutes. Great pressing from Son forced a pass to be deflected off him into the path of Dominic Solanke, who showed great calmness to tee up the young Frenchman to fire his first goal for the club past the goalkeeper
James Maddison put Spurs ahead in the tie three minutes into the second half. A great tackle by Pedro Porro sent Odobert away and the move culminated in Son finding Maddison and the midfielder curled a shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Alkmaar scored though after the hour mark. It came from a mess at the back as Odobert intercepted a loose ball but Lucas Bergvall's pass back hit the Frenchman and fell for Peer Koopmeiners to run on and score.
Odobert fired home again on 74 minutes after a lovely goal from back to front for Spurs. The ball was passed around the back and Maddison turned superbly in the midfield and then set away Son, who played in Djed Spence. His low ball was flicked on by Solanke and Odobert knocked it in.
AZ tried to find a late leveller but could not find a way through and here are our Tottenham player ratings from the match:
Guglielmo Vicario
Didn't have much to do in the first half and then after the break almost made a complete mess of a drag back under pressure but got away with it. Couldn't get to Koopmeiners' clinical shot but saved from Parrott with 10 minutes to go. Claimed a couple of important corners. 7
Pedro Porro
A bit loose with his passing in the first half but started the move for Spurs' second goal with a crucial challenge. Battled away late on to help Spurs keep their lead. 7
Cristian Romero
Managed a big early tackle but did fluff a pass to Buurmeester who thankfully for him fired wide. A much-needed 90 minutes from the Argentine and he will continue to get sharper. 7
Micky van de Ven
Got exactly an hour under his belt and dealt with most of what came his way, even if he didn't look at full throttle. AZ scored soon after he came off. 7
Djed Spence
A busy presence down the left and he got the ball across that Solanke knocked on to Odobert to score his second. 7
Pape Matar Sarr
Used that great engine to get up and down the pitch and keep Spurs moving on a night when they need to show energy. 7
Lucas Bergvall
Took on the number six role with real discipline. Unfortunate to play a part in AZ's goal midway through the second half because otherwise he was superb, winning balls and so good in possession. Came off with five minutes to go suffering from cramp and got a standing ovation as he walked around the outside of the pitch. Would have had a nine but for that mistake. 8
James Maddison
Curled a fine finish home for Spurs' second goal and was instrumental in Spurs' third goal with his turn and drive through the midfield. One of his best performances of the season. 9
Wilson Odobert
Fired home his first goal for the club 26 minutes in with a composed finish and played his part in the move for the second goal. Then bagged his second from Solanke's flick before coming off. 9
Dominic Solanke
Teed up Odobert's goal calmly and then provided a second assist for the young Frenchman. Worked away and had two crucial touches. 8
Son Heung-min
Pressed superbly to win possession for Odobert's first half goal. Involved in all three goals with a captain's performance. 8
Subs
Archie Gray
Replaced Van de Ven and had some issues with balls over the top but grew into the game before switching into midfield. 6
Brennan Johnson
Came on and brought some fresh legs for a while. 6
Yves Bissouma
Made an important block soon after coming on following a Vicario save. 7
Ben Davies
Replaced Bergvall for the final stages of the game. N/A
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