Seven-time winner AC Milan reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the primary time in 11 years as a disciplined show earned it a 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and a 1-0 combination victory.
On a freezing evening in north London, the Italians comfortably protected the slender benefit they established within the first leg of their last-16 tie on the San Siro as Tottenham huffed and puffed to little impact.
Tottenham didn’t muster an try heading in the right direction within the first half as its frustration boiled over with supervisor Antonio Conte getting booked for letting his feelings get the higher of him.
The subdued host was not helped by having defender Cristian Romero despatched off for a second yellow card within the 78th minute.
Milan might have made it a extra snug evening had it taken just a few of the nice possibilities it created however ultimately a masterclass of defensive recreation administration noticed it via.
While Stefano Pioli’s Milan can look ahead with optimism, Tottenham’s season is petering out after a dismal week during which it additionally misplaced within the FA Cup to second-tier Sheffield United and to Wolverhampton Wanderers within the Premier League.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com