Micky van de Ven found a way to make it up to the Tottenham fans following an impressive performance in the UCL
Scoring a wonder goal at home in the Champions League is certainly one way to silence critics and win back the support of the Tottenham fans. That is exactly what Micky van de Ven did on Tuesday night against FC Copenhagen, producing an extraordinary solo run from one end of the pitch to the other to score one of the most memorable goals in the competition’s recent history.
The Dutchman had come under heavy scrutiny last weekend following a brief altercation with Thomas Frank after the defeat to Chelsea. Van de Ven appeared frustrated with the performance and left the pitch quickly, seemingly ignoring his manager’s request to acknowledge the supporters. The 24-year-old was criticised by sections of the media for his actions, with some suggesting he should be dropped from the starting lineup.
However, Van de Ven chose to respond in the best possible way. He delivered a commanding performance and reminded everyone why he remains one of the first names on the team sheet at N17. Not only did he help Tottenham secure another clean sheet in the Champions League, but he also played a major role in guiding the side to all three points. Spurs now sit in a strong position in their group with eight points from their opening four fixtures.
Micky van de Ven give an insight on his goal against Copenhagen in the UCL
Tottenham secured a comprehensive victory against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Lilywhites won the game 4-0 in the end, ensuring their unbeaten run in the competition stayed intact. There were a lot of talking points about the performance, but Micky van de Ven’s solo effort will live long in the memory of the Spurs fans that were present in the stadium.
The Dutchman picked up the ball deep in his own half and drove forward, running past multiple Copenhagen players before slotting the ball calmly past the goal-keeper. When speaking about the goal after the match (via BBC), Van de Ven said,
“I started dribbling and thought I thought that I would see if they would catch up and they didn’t. I am feeling good, and I felt amazing in the sprint, I felt like I could keep going.”
It was a moment that showcased the Dutchman’s strength, pace, and composure, as he forced the Copenhagen players to chase him all the way. Van de Ven found space and made one of his trademark forward runs, but on this occasion, he decided to continue all the way and finish the move himself. Credit to him, he did exactly that, producing a goal that was entirely his own creation.
Thomas Frank described the goal as almost ‘Messi-esque’, and it is difficult to disagree. Van de Ven glided past defenders and completed a stunning solo effort to cap off an outstanding performance from the Lilywhites. The Tottenham manager will now hope the centre-back can build on this display and maintain his momentum when Spurs face Manchester United in the Premier League.