Against all odds, Tottenham Hotspur conjured up one of the most unlikely results in their recent history last night, securing their place in the last four of the Champions League after an away goals aggregate victory against Manchester City.
Spurs fans rejoiced on Twitter after the final whistle, revelling in the remarkable aggregate victory that shocked the footballing world.
A frantic opening ten minutes saw four goals scored, with the sides tied at 2-2, but with Tottenham ahead on aggregate. At half-time, City had a 3-2 advantage, but needed one more goal to go ahead and win the tie.
Sergio Aguero put Manchester City 4-3 ahead on aggregate with an hour gone, before a late Fernando Llorente strike pushed Spurs in front on away goals.
And the drama wasn’t done there — Raheem Sterling had a last-minute goal ruled out for offside due to VAR, a shocking end to a frantic match.
After the bedlam at the Etihad, some Tottenham supporters expressed their relief and exhilaration at their place in the semi-finals.
I am emotionally drained from that game. COYS!! #Tottenham
— Sam Martin (@martinsamjr11) April 17, 2019
Retweet if Mauricio Pochettino is you celebrating Tottenham Hotspur reaching the ‘Semi-Finals’ of the Champions League.
One of the greatest nights in our recent history is unfolding amongst our eyes.
Watch it and drink it in, Ajax we’re coming for you.#THFC #COYS #MCITOT #UCL https://t.co/5OC1zJi6lJ
— Last Word On Spurs? (@LastWordOnSpurs) April 17, 2019
SPURS ARE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALISTS!!! #COYS #MCITOT pic.twitter.com/ZKh5Q194sD
— Andrew (@Datey11) April 17, 2019
Nuttiest game ever! #COYS #todareistodo pic.twitter.com/JDDl1qqhVf
— Danny Hodge† (@JustBeingDanny) April 17, 2019
Spurs are in the semi final of the Champions League – Money can't buy you character eveything City! #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/hjW5BVEPxq
— The Spurs Web ⚽️ (@thespursweb) April 17, 2019
Even star striker Harry Kane, who was out injured for the match, posted his reaction to the stunning result.
Omggg! I love you boys!!!! #COYS #UCL pic.twitter.com/S2Y9e5yY9N
— Harry Kane (@HKane) April 17, 2019
Fans also hailed manager Mauricio Pochettino, after his substitution of Llorente in place of Moussa Sissoko turned out to be a masterstroke.
THIS GUY ??? #COYS pic.twitter.com/ZcKREnUAT0
— Talking THFC (@TalkingTHFC) April 17, 2019
Tottenham now face off against Ajax for a spot in the Champions League final.
