Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham result: UEFA Europa League latest as Dominic Solanke secures a 2-1 aggregate win to send Spurs into last four

Dominic Solanke fired Tottenham into the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League with a 1-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt that eases some of the pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

The Lilywhites secured a 2-1 victory on aggregate as the former Bournemouth striker coolly converted a 43rd-minute penalty to snare the only goal of the second leg.

The spot kick was awarded after the referee was sent to the monitor by VAR to take another look at Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos’ clumsy challenge on James Maddison.

Spurs had chances to extend their lead in the second half, but both Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur headed off target.

Frankfurt piled on the pressure late on, but substitute Fares Chaibi and Rasmus Kristensen could not find the finish to force extra time.

The result ensures Spurs keep their season alive and sets up a last-four meeting against Bodo/Glimt, with the first leg set for May 1.

Next up, Spurs host Forest in the Premier League on Monday. Third-placed Frankfurt are at Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. 

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Les Ferdinand: "We said at the start, it would take something from all the players to get over the line and to a man, every single player put in a shift tonight.

"The goalkeeper, when he was called upon, did what he had to do.

"It was just a thoroughly professional performance. We knew Frankfurt were going to come on strong in the second half, which they did, but they weathered the storm.

"Spurs did that really well. It sounds strange sitting here saying Spurs have won a game 1-0, but full credit to them. They went out with a game plan, stuck to the game plan and got the result they needed.

"They are now in the semi-finals. It’s another part of the job, and they have to go again."

Owen Hargreaves: "We said before the game, they [Spurs] score enough, they just needed to defend well.

"They defended like a team and had to suffer in that second half, but credit to Ange and the players. It’s been a really difficult season, but it actually showed that if you get the back four in with Vicario, they can defend properly. They really did tonight."

Hargreaves added: "I’m happy for Ange. Credit to them all. Every player stepped up today for Tottenham."

"It’s a magnificent performance. It really is and look at the joy it’s bringing to the whole team and the fans.

"They deserved it, defensively and with the ball, at times they controlled the game. Solanke’s penalty was as cool as a cucumber and there were spells they just had to dig in and they did.

"They won every ball played in at the end there, defended stoutly and really played as a team in a real balanced way. It was a magnificent performance, they deserved it."

The under-fire Lilywhites boss knows it’s win or bust in Europe in terms of saving the 15th-placed Premier League side’s underwhelming season.

It can still be one to remember and they are now into the final four in the Europa League after producing one of the best displays of the campaign.

It’s the second major European semi-final Spurs have reached in the last seven years (alongside the 2019 UCL semi-final).

Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham.

Romero booked.

Theate booked for showing his frustration at Romero, who needed treatment after going down defending the aforementioned corner.

And Danso's clearance deflects for a goal kick.

The visitors are almost there!

Frankfurt are desperate to get hold of the ball.

Spurs have wasted a bit of time with some much-needed keep-ball.

Five minutes have been added.

It's been an exceptional all-round display from Ange's men.

Can they see it out and get it over the line?

Frankfurt will believe they can manufacture one last chance...

Danso on for Johnson.

Kulusevski looks to seal it for the visitors on the break but drags his shot wide from the left side of the area.

Spurs are creaking a bit as the home side throw caution to the wind.

Once again it's Kristensen who gets the sight of goal but his effort lacks any sort of power and Vicario is grateful to drop on the ball.

Kristensen is free at the far post after Udogie was undone by an overload down the left, but the Frankfurt defender drives his shot wide of target from 10 yards out.

A huge let off for Spurs!

Sarr on for Tel.

Bentancur slides in to a challenge rather late and it's no surprise he picks up a caution.

Larsson and Brown off.

Wahi and Knauff on.