AS Monaco FC, Tottenham and UEFA Champions League
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Guglielmo Vicario was the Tottenham Hotspur hero as the Italian goalkeeper produced a heroic individual display to earn his side a draw in Monaco, with the match finishing 0-0 despite a host of opportunities for the home side.
Pedro Porro had one of his worst games, couldn't get a pass to connect with a team-mate. We need Solanke back and a spark from someone in midfield soon please. Johna: Thomas is in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks it was a well-earned point.
Thomas Frank’s men have taken four points from games with Villarreal and Bodo/Glimt and a win here would put them in a strong position in the 36-team league. Monaco drew with Angers at the weekend and have yet to win in the Champions League.
Guglielmo Vicario joined an elite club after bailing Tottenham out in the Champions League draw as the Monaco boss, Sebastien Pocognoli, accused the goalkeeper of time-wasting. The keeper turned into an immovable wall as Spurs clung on for a gritty 0-0 draw against a dominant Monaco side.
Spurs have made a solid start to the Champions League season, though, taking four points from games with Villarreal and Bodo/Glimt. Monaco claimed a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in their last European game after suffering a 4-1 defeat at Club Brugge in their league phase opener.