Tottenham Hotspur on this Day - 28th November, 1984

 

Tottenham Hotspur on this Day - 28th November

28th November 1984

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Bohemians Prague 0 UEFA Cup 3rd Round (1st Leg)

Scorers: Opp.o.g., Stevens

 

Tottenham, the UEFA Cup holders, managed to take a two goal lead into the second leg against Bohemians Prague but could count themselves fortunate as the visitors were by far the better team on the night. Bohemians gave a display reminiscent of Spurs at their best in the early 1960s but somehow, the Tottenham players showed resilience and determination to hold on and eventually through hard work, to secure victory.

 

Gary Stevens, Spurs' best player against Bohemians

Spurs’ first goal was an own goal when a Prague defender sliced a John Chiedozie cross into his own net after 25 minutes. In that opening period Spurs had failed to have a shot on target.

 

 Bohemians continued to be the more creative team and Spurs were fully employed in defending their goal. 

 

In the last minute Gary Stevens, Spurs' best player on the night, scored the all important second goal with a drive from 25 yards, to give Spurs some hope for the second leg.

 

The following day's newspapers had headlines like 'Outclassed' to describe the Tottenham performance.

 

A 1-1 draw in Prague ensured Spurs' continued progress in the competition.

 

Team: Clemence; Stevens, Mabbutt (Hughton), Roberts, Miller, Perryman, Chiedozie, Falco, Allen, Hoddle, Hazard (Cooke)