Spurs sputter in surprising defeat to Gent
Paris - Tottenham Hotspur has work to do in its Europa League Round of 32 tie against Gent after losing 1-0 in the first leg in Belgium on Thursday.
The only goal of the game came just before the hour mark when French striker Jeremy Perbet scored at the second attempt from a Danijel Milicevic cutback, as Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck celebrated his 53rd birthday with a win.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pushed a Milicevic shot onto the post while Harry Kane had earlier struck an upright at the other end.
It was a disappointing performance from Mauricio Pochettino's men, who must now look to turn the tie around in next week's return if they are to avoid being eliminated from a second European competition in barely two months.
Spurs, who are third in the Premier League, were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage.
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