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Tottenham 1 Borussia Dortmund 2 - as it happened! Aubameyang scores twice in Europa League tie

Follow the latest developments from tonight's game at White Hart Lane 

Sam Long
Thursday 17 March 2016 15:38 EDT
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is congratulated for scoring against Spurs
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is congratulated for scoring against Spurs (GETTY IMAGES)

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Welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Europa League tie at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund.

  • The match at White Hart Lane kicked off at 8.05pm
  • Tottenham trail 3-0 from the first-leg
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and a Marco Reus brace did the damage in Germany
  • Tottenham must win by four-goal margin if they are to progress inside 90 minutes
  • Spurs unbeaten in nine European home games

Follow the latest news below...

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Pochettino has admitted he has made mistakes in regards to team selection this season. But it doesn't sound like he has any regrets about his team from the first leg.

"I believe in my squad and for one negative result now it has not changed my vision of them," he insisted.

"Sometimes it is difficult and I accept in a very good way the criticism because always in football if you win you are a genius, if not, you are a disaster.

"For me it is important to keep all players motivated. All players are important. It is not only to say it, it is important to show I believe in them.

"Sometimes we rotate, sometimes maybe I made a mistake. We analyse our decisions a lot. We can always do better and for that we are open to learn."

Sam Long17 March 2016 19:29
Sam Long17 March 2016 19:32

Harry Kane's legs are clearly being saved for bigger fights....  cd671dab-70ec-4432-9fd9-ca6c1d81eb9c.jpg

I'm ready... Can I wear my mask though?! ???? @TheNotoriousMMA @ufc @UFCEuropehttps://t.co/oC8qGj5dtm5e70d106-82e9-402d-8a07-2d771674c1f8.jpg

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Sam Long17 March 2016 19:36

Marco Reus, who on song in the first leg, is adamant Dortmund would have come out on top even if Spurs had played their strongest team at Signal Iduna Park."I do believe that they took the game seriously. But we are currently in such good form that we would still have beaten their best team," said the Germany international.

"However, their team has other priorities. I think Tottenham are giving priority to winning the Premier League and you can’t blame them."

Sam Long17 March 2016 19:44

Guess the song on the WHL tannoy now. "It's the end of the financial year, and...?"

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Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)?

Sam Long17 March 2016 19:53

KICK-OFF: We're underway at White Hart Lane.....9cdca846-a23e-4f9f-a0d7-6f9024232d82.jpg

Sam Long17 March 2016 20:06

Reus crashes an effort into the side netting after a promising Dortmund attack.  9207e084-6126-4e69-87d5-bed35a38532d.jpg

Mkhitaryan with a seldom error. Dortmund should have made more of that attack. Two players in wide open space.#TOTBVB

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Solid Twitter handle from Mr. Buczko, by the way.

Sam Long17 March 2016 20:22

17 mins: Dier is penalised wide on the right and Dortmund have a chance to swing the ball into the box. Dier isn't happy one bit. It certainly looked like he won the ball at first viewing.The set piece comes to nothing and Spurs clear the ball to safety.

This game is lacking a bit of bite and is definitely suiting Dortmund rather than Spurs. The hosts need to take it up a notch.

Sam Long17 March 2016 20:25

18mins Reus's inswinging delivery from their left is stopped by @Dele_Alli and hacked clear by @trippier2. #COYS

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Sam Long17 March 2016 20:25

SNAPSHOT: Lloris collides with Davies.b91f1649-d856-408e-8199-ba308220a8ea.jpg

Sam Long17 March 2016 20:27

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