Harry Kane bags hat-trick, Erik Lamela scores stunner as Spurs thrash Asteras
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ByEurosport
Updated 24/10/2014 at 06:11 GMT
Europa League Group C, White Hart Lane – Tottenham 5 (Kane 13, 75, 81 Lamela 29, 66) Asteras Tripolis 1 (Barrales 89)
Harry Kane celebrates with Erik Lamela
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A hat-trick from Harry Kane and two strikes from Erik Lamela – one a world-class effort – helped Tottenham thrash Asteras Tripolis 5-1 in the Europa League Group C clash at White Hart Lane.
The England Under-21 International got the ball rolling with a long range strike on 13 minutes and then helped himself to a tap in on 75 minutes before completing his hat-trick with a bullet header on 81 minutes to make it a comfortable night for the North London side.
Lamela’s first goal defied belief as he kicked behind his standing right leg to curl the ball past the despairing keeper Tomas Kosicky on 29 minutes for his first goal of the season.
His second, a volley from a tight angle that beat the Polish keeper at the near post, sealed a perfect night for Maurico Pochettino’s men, who saw Hugo Lloris dismissed late on and Kane concede a comedy free-kick from Jeronimo Barrales after Spurs had used all of their substitutes.
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Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela celebrates scoring a goal against Asteras Tripolis during their Europa League match at White Hart Lane (Reuters)
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KEY MOMENTS
13' - GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Asteras. It's that man again. Kane, who scored against Besiktas last time out in this competition, lashes a low strike from distance and it takes the paint off the inside of Kosicky's post and finds its way into the back of the net!
29' - WHAT A GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Asteras. Lamela. Take a bow, son. The Argentine stabs at the ball behind his standing leg from 18 yards and curls it past Kosicky for Tottenham's second. What an amazing effort!
66' - GOAL! Tottenham 3-0 Asteras. It's that man again! Lamela has scored another worldie. The Argentine's right footed shot in the area is blocked but he has a go again on his left foot from a tight angle and lashes it low past Kosicky at the near post!
69' - INCREDIBLE SAVE! Lloris claws away a brilliant Usero volley with a world class save that has the White Hart Lane faithful on their feet applauding.
75' - KANE MAKES IT FOUR! Tottenham 4-0 Asteras. The England Under-21 International pounces from close range to tap home.
81' - HARRY KANE HAT TRICK! Tottenham 5-0 Asteras. The young lion has completed his hat-trick as he nods home Fazio's pin point cross into the back of the net. It was a bullet header into the ground to cap a brilliant night for Spurs.
87' - LLORIS IS SENT OFF! The Frenchman is off his line but he clatters into Parra and the referee gives him a straight red. As Spurs have used all of their subs Kane has gone in goal for the final few minutes! Brilliant scenes here at White Hart Lane!
89' - COMEDY GOAL! Tottenham 5-1 Asteras. What a howler from Kane as he drops the resultant free-kick in the back of the net! It was a soft finish from Barrales who slotted it into the bottom corner via Kane's slippery palms.
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Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela (L) challenges Asteras Tripolis' Pablo Mazza during their Europa League match at White Hart Lane (Reuters)
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KEY STATS
Tottenham have kept one clean sheet in their last seven home matches in Europe (including qualifying)
Harry Kane has now scored five goals in his last four games for Tottenham (all competitions)
Stats courtersy of Opta
TALKING POINT
Where did Lamela find the confidence to attempt a Rabona? The Argentine came in for fierce criticism for his meek display against Manchester City, but still decided to risk further derision when attempting a hugely ambitious shot. As it turns out, it flew in and we’re all delighted it did.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Harry Kane (Tottenham): The striker not only helped himself to a hat trick but also inspired a new song from the White Hart Lane faithful after a howler in a cameo between the sticks. Lamela also deserves praise for a brilliant display and a goal that will last long in the memories of Spurs fans.
PLAYER RATINGS:
Tottenham: Lloris 7, Dier 7, Fazio 7, Vertonghen 6, Davies 7, Capoue 7, Dembele 8, Townsend 7, Lamela 9, Kane 9, Adebayor 8. Subs: Chadli 6, Eriksen 6, Lennon 6.
Asteras Tripolis: Kosicky 6, Lluy 7, Sankare 6, Zisopoulos 5, Panteliadis 5, Munafo Horta 5, Mazza 5, Usero 6, Rolle 6, Tsokanis 6, Parra 7. Subs: Barrales 6, Fernandez 6.
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