Tottenhams owner Ange Postecoglou praised the reception provided to his team in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, despite their "hard season".

Tottenham Hotspurs made a two-goal lead thanks to first-half efforts from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison and scored just 38 seconds later, scoring a three-pointer from free throw percentage at Dominic Solanke.

Postecoglou's roster appears to be winning until Ulrik Saltnes took the lifeline on the Norwegian side in a tie before the second leg on May 8.

Despite the late goals stripped a certain level of victory, Postecoglou praised the supporters of the "buzz" they created, which made his side willing to win his side in the game, just four days after a 5-1 win over Liverpool.

“From the moment we walked out, I think our supporters were excellent tonight and I think they added energy to the team,” he said.

“Even if we reached the early goals, it was due to the fact that the boys walked out, the stadium buzzed – a commendable honor for our fans.

"Obviously, we've had a tough season, but this year's European night is still special, and they're playing their role tonight and doing well in the way we need it."

Now, when the two sides meet again in Norway on May 8, the Spurs will maintain their advantage, although Postecoglou insists that the scoreline does not reflect the true dominance his team showed that night.

He added: “Obviously, they were late to score goals, which doesn’t reflect our dominance in the game, but if we repeat that performance next week, it’s enough for us to achieve it.

“Yes, I think it puts us in a good position. I think the players are excellent today and I think our performance is everything we need, very organized and disciplined, defensive and very calm and created good opportunities for ourselves.

Tottenham heads to the Aspmyra Stadion, north of the Arctic Circle next Thursday, an artificial pitch that will wait for them to join the disadvantages they may face in Bodo.

Asked about the possibility that the surface might play a role in the tie’s decision, Postecoglou added: “It’s a football game.

"I've been there to play. If we were as organized as we were today, it wouldn't matter what the surface was. We'll have a hard time stopping."

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Brennan Johnson,,,,, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke The first leg of the Europa League semi-finals scored after the last two scorers were injured in the second half.

Richarlison was also removed from his post in the half-time game, but postecoglou confirmed it was a tactical change, not a forced change.

After the game, he said: “Richer Lesson was not injured, it was tactical.

"The madman felt something on his knees, but nothing serious. Don't have something similar in quadrilateral. We thought it would be wise to take them off."

Tottenham Hotspurs has no midfielder either Lucas Bergvall His fixtures were after his head coach confirmed that he had “adjusted” his ankle while training during fixtures.

Asked about his setbacks and whether he will be back this season, Postecoglou added: "It's too early. This is how our season disappears.

"I was very disappointed with Lucas. He had a great year for us."