Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 at home

Tottenham Hotspur`s Welsh striker Brennan Johnson (L) celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur`s English midfielder James Maddison after scoring his team first goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi-Final First Leg football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bodoe/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Pic/AFP

Tottenham Hotspur closed in on a place in the Europa League final after winning their semi-final first leg clash against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 3-1 here on Thursday.

Johnson's quick-fire opener within 38 seconds was followed by James Maddison's 34th minute strike. Dominic Solanke then converted a penalty in the 61st minute, but a late goal from Ulrik Saltnes (83rd min) ensured the second leg on May 8 will be a nervous occasion for Ange Postecoglou's team.

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