Ajax 2-3 Tottenham: Talking Points and Observations | UEFA Champions League Semi-Final

Lucas Moura fired a marvellous hat-trick past the young Dutch outfit, who were distraught and in tears at the FT whistle.
Lucas Moura fired a marvellous hat-trick past the young Dutch outfit, who were distraught and in tears at the FT whistle.

#3 Dele Alli delivered when it mattered the most

Ajax v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg
Ajax v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg

Dele Alli was probably the only Tottenham player other than Son who looked a threat to Ajax in the first half, and his grit and determination helped his side get themselves within touching distance of European Glory and lifting the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club's history.

His a classy link-up play with Eriksen, Son and Moura in the second half were crucial, as he was the mostly the link between Llorente and the two speedsters. Alli has seen a lot of criticism since the World Cup Semis, and he himself has admitted he has not hit the levels he has in previous years for the club as well.

Tonight was a different case altogether though, as he was anointed as the unspoken chief instigator of attacks, and he wreaked havoc in and around the Ajax penalty area. The young Englishman has only had a hand in a measly 8 goals before tonight, but the two he did provide tonight will probably live the longest in his memory.

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