“Lucas Bergvall’s Reaction After Tottenham’s 1-0 Defeat to AZ Alkmaar”

AZ Alkmaar boast an impressive Europa League knockout stage record, having won eight of their last nine two-legged ties, including a 6-3 aggregate victory over Galatasaray in the previous round.

This made Tottenham’s challenge at the AFAS Stadium particularly tough, and the Dutch side lived up to expectations by pressing aggressively and making life difficult for the visitors.

The decisive moment came in the 18th minute when Lucas Bergvall’s attempted clearance from an Alkmaar corner flew into Tottenham’s net.

Despite Djed Spence and Guglielmo Vicario’s efforts to prevent the own goal, the ball found its way past them.

Bergvall’s Apology to Spurs Fans

Bergvall, who had a solid game overall, recovered well from his first-half mistake.

However, the own goal seemed to linger in the 18-year-old’s mind.

According to BBC Sport, when the Tottenham squad approached their travelling fans after the final whistle, Bergvall made a notable gesture—raising his hand in apology.

This was likely not only for the team’s defeat but also for his personal error.

Bergvall Can Take Pride in His Performance

Own goals are part of the game, but Bergvall’s response was commendable.

Rather than letting the mistake affect him, he remained one of Tottenham’s standout performers.

The Swedish midfielder recorded an impressive 92% pass accuracy, played a key pass, completed two successful dribbles, made two tackles, blocked a shot, and won five ground duels.

His all-action display demonstrated resilience and quality.

Bergvall’s performances have made him an essential part of the squad, and he will play a crucial role if Tottenham hope to overturn the 1-0 deficit at home next week.