Sonny’s Son Heung-min remained silent throughout the first half.
Tottenham Hotspur finished 0-0 in the first half of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League phase 6 away match against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 13th (Korea time).
Tottenham started with goalkeeper Foster, followed by Porro-Drugusin-Grey-Udogi-Bentancourt-Bissuma-Madison-Johnson-Son Heung-min-Werner.
Starting with goalkeeper Bertrand, Rangers started with Tavernier-Suta-Freufer-Iilmaz-Raskin-Byrami-Cherney-Diomande-Jefte-Igamane.
In the 8th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min’s dribble miss went to U Do-ki, and Werner, who received the pass, opened the door with a shot in the box. After Cherny’s dribble in the 10th minute, he was shaken by Pass and Bairami’s shot, but Foster saved.
In the 12th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min connected Werner’s pass and Madison’s cutback pass to the shot but was blocked by Bertrand. Three minutes later, after Johnson’s interception, Madison’s mid-range shot was blocked by the body of the batter.
Tottenham then struggled with Rangers’ bold offensive. In the 25th minute of the first half, Foster saved Cherny’s shot in the box. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Cherni’s mid-range shot headed over the goal.
Tottenham had a chance to score in the 39th minute of the first half. Werner’s cross, Johnson had an open chance, but was blocked by Bertrand’s good defense. And the offside decision.
In the extra time of the first half, Cherny tried to score with a shot in the box, but Foster saved it.
In the end, the first half between Tottenham and Rangers ended 0-0 after a futile battle.
[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]