Apoel Nicosia vs Tottenham Hotspur, Champions League as it happened: Harry Kane hits sublime hat-trick
Relive Tottenham's important 3-0 win in Cyprus
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Your support makes all the difference.Harry Kane delivered a Champions League masterclass by hitting a hat-trick and leading Tottenham to a 3-0 demolition of Apoel Nicosia.
There are few superlatives left to describe Kane's relentless goalscoring form but the striker broke new ground in Cyprus with his first treble in Europe's premier competition.
A cool first-half finish set Spurs on their way before two in five minutes after the interval rounded off another stellar night for Kane, who trundled off to a standing ovation with 15 minutes left.
His ninth club hat-trick also puts Tottenham in a commanding position to qualify from Group H after Borussia Dortmund's loss at home to Real Madrid leaves the German side six points adrift.
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What time does the match kick-off?
The game kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) at the wonderfully named Pancyprian Gymnastic Association Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be screened live on BT Sport ESPN. But if you don’t have a BT Sport package, why not join us for live minute-by-minute coverage?
It’s a big game for…
Harry Winks. With Spurs suffering so many injuries in the centre of midfield, it’s looking likely that Pochettino will hand a rare start to the talented 21-year-old.
The midfielder enjoyed something of a breakout season last campaign, only to suffer an ankle ligament injury during the club’s away match against Burnley in April. He’s still being eased back into the first-team after recovering from the injury this summer, and this match is a chance for him to stake his claim for a regular place in Pochettino’s line-up.
Player to watch…
Harry Kane. Who else? The Spurs striker has been in superb form and, with Dele Alli suspended, all eyes will be on Kane to see if he can break the deadlock and add to his European tally of 2 goals.
APOEL are likely to sit deep and defend in numbers so Spurs will need Kane to do something special if they are going to get their noses in front.
Form…
APOEL: DLLWL
Tottenham: WWDWW
Odds…
APOEL to win: 8/1
Tottenham to win: 2/5
Draw: 7/2
Goal!
Apoel 0-2 Tottenham
62 mins: On the break Moussa Sissoko finds Harry Kane and he doubles his tally for the evening.
64 mins: Spartak Moscow are forced into a change in goal. Artyom Rebrov is forced off with a knee injury after clashing with Mohamed Salah. Aleksandr Selikhov comes which might please Liverpool fans as Rebrov has had a great game so far.
Goal!
Apoel 0-3 Tottenham
67 mins: Harry Kane scores his first hat trick in the Champions League which makes his the top goalscorer in this year's competition.
70 mins: Sadio's Mane return to action is over, he is replaced by Daniel Sturridge.
71 mins: Both goalkeepers take turns to play sweeper. First Aleksandr Selikhov clears forward then Loris Karius reacts well to clear a dangerous long pass.
72 mins: Emre Can has looked a little shaky since his yellow card early in the seventh minute. He's replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum.
Missed penalty
72 mins: Leroy Sane wins a penalty for Manchester City and up steps Mr Reliable. But this time Sergio Aguero has missed the spot kick.
77 mins: Trent Alexander-Arnold receives the ball in an advanced position, cuts onto his left foot and slams a shot narrowly over.
80 mins: Roberto Fimino wins back possession on the edge of the box and has time and space to shoot but embarrassingly blazes his effort over the bar.
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