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Tottenham Hotspur kept the good times rolling with a nail-biting 2-1 win over Ferencváros in the UEFA Conference League at the Groupama Arena, marking their fifth straight victory across all competitions. Fresh off a 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United and a comfy win over Qarabağ, Spurs were keen to keep their European campaign buzzing.
But Ferencváros had other ideas! After a tough loss to Anderlecht, the Hungarian side came out swinging, putting Spurs on the back foot early. Varga even found the net after 16 minutes, only for it to be ruled offside by the tiniest margin.
That disallowed goal lit a fire under Tottenham, and Pape Matar Sarr opened the scoring in the 24th minute, calmly slotting home a loose ball. Spurs kept pushing, with Pedro Porro nearly doubling the lead, hitting the post instead.
After the break, Ferencváros came out strong, with Matheus Saldanha forcing a stunning save from Guglielmo Vicario. Despite their pressure, clear chances were few as Spurs tightened up defensively. Will Lankshear, making his debut, almost marked it with a goal, but his shot went just wide.
As the game stretched, both teams pushed for a winner. Substitute Brennan Johnson, in fine form, struck in the 86th minute, curling in his fifth goal in as many games to make it 2-0. But Ferencváros wasn’t done; Varga volleyed in from close range in the 89th minute, setting up a tense finish.
Despite the late scare, Spurs held on for the win, marking their second victory in the Europa League group stage. This win is a big boost for Tottenham’s European away form, having struggled in their last eight matches. Manager Ange Postecoglou will be chuffed with his team’s grit as they build momentum in both the Premier League and Europe.
With Spurs in a solid position to qualify for the knockout stages, the focus now shifts to maintaining their impressive domestic form. The win against Ferencváros showcased the depth and quality in Postecoglou’s squad, with players like Brennan Johnson stepping up when it counts.
Ferencváros will be kicking themselves over missed chances but need to regroup quickly in their quest for a first win in the group stage. For Tottenham, it’s another step forward as they aim for a deep run in the competition.
Can Postecoglou’s Spurs keep the momentum going, or will their packed schedule catch up with them?
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