Played
August 18, 2011 2:45 PM EDT
Tynecastle Stadium — Edinburgh
Referee: P. Tagliavento
Attendance: 16279
August 18, 2011 2:45 PM EDT
Tynecastle Stadium — Edinburgh
Referee: P. Tagliavento
Attendance: 16279
Top of the Match
Rafael van der Vaart
Tottenham
Tottenham
Rafael van der Vaart
Tottenham
Tottenham
Flop of the Match
Marius Zaliukas
Hearts
Hearts
Marian Kello
Hearts
Hearts
Goal.com Rating 
Fans' Rating Hearts 0-5 Tottenham: Bale, Defoe and Van der Vaart lead the way as Spurs outclass Hearts
Harry Redknapp's team demonstrates its European pedigree as Edinburgh side has no response to free flowing, attacking display from Tottenham.
By Steve Hewlett
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Tottenham’s passage into the group stages of the Europa League is all but assured after a five-goal drubbing of Scottish Premier League side Hearts left the Edinburgh outfit with little hope for when the teams meet again at White Hart Lane.
Three goals in the first 30 minutes of the game from Rafael van der Vaart, Jermain Defoe and Jake Livermore - with two more in the second - left the Scottish side stunned and new Hearts manager Paulo Sergio, without any response to offer.
As expected, Gareth Bale was involved early but it was the pace and evasiveness of Jermain Defoe which created the opening goal. A swift run in from the left by the England international caused severe problems for the Hearts defense and the attempted clearance from Marius Zaliukas collided with Van der Vaart who made the most of the good fortune to stroke home and give Spurs the lead after only five minutes.
Being behind so early gagged the Edinburgh faithful and they had even more to chew on when Harry Redknapp’s side doubled its lead shortly after. Van der Vaart was involved again as Aaron Lennon took his turn to showcase his raw speed and work a slick one-two with the Dutchman who then sent through a final pass to release Defoe. The striker made no mistake with a left-footed shot beyond Marian Kello.
With Tottenham in total control of the game and tie, Redknapp’s side continued to assault Hearts' defense and the Scottish side had little resistance to the white wave. With every possession it felt as if another goal could come from anywhere and after 28 minutes the third, inevitable goal was scored by Tottenham.
Early goalscorers Defoe and Van der Vaart were causing havoc again and wonderful interplay between the duo on the edge of the box left the Hearts rearguard chasing shadows with 21-year-old Livermore profiting from such dominance. The youngster, who has been loaned to six different sides over the years, was making a rare start for the first XI and his finish was as cool and calm as he could have hoped.
All hopes were crushed for Hearts when after the hour a long-ball over the top from Tom Huddlestone was collected by Bale, and with pace and skill he nudged the ball around Kello to leave the goal wide open. The Welshman tucked the ball home to add the fourth.
Spurs continued to hammer home the advantage with a perfect example of counter-attacking football. Lennon launched the attack before substitute Andros Townsend sent a probing through ball wide to Defoe, who powered away and once he saw Lennon following his run, he delivered a neat cross to the winger to apply a simple finish.
Three goals in the first 30 minutes of the game from Rafael van der Vaart, Jermain Defoe and Jake Livermore - with two more in the second - left the Scottish side stunned and new Hearts manager Paulo Sergio, without any response to offer.
As expected, Gareth Bale was involved early but it was the pace and evasiveness of Jermain Defoe which created the opening goal. A swift run in from the left by the England international caused severe problems for the Hearts defense and the attempted clearance from Marius Zaliukas collided with Van der Vaart who made the most of the good fortune to stroke home and give Spurs the lead after only five minutes.
Being behind so early gagged the Edinburgh faithful and they had even more to chew on when Harry Redknapp’s side doubled its lead shortly after. Van der Vaart was involved again as Aaron Lennon took his turn to showcase his raw speed and work a slick one-two with the Dutchman who then sent through a final pass to release Defoe. The striker made no mistake with a left-footed shot beyond Marian Kello.
With Tottenham in total control of the game and tie, Redknapp’s side continued to assault Hearts' defense and the Scottish side had little resistance to the white wave. With every possession it felt as if another goal could come from anywhere and after 28 minutes the third, inevitable goal was scored by Tottenham.
Early goalscorers Defoe and Van der Vaart were causing havoc again and wonderful interplay between the duo on the edge of the box left the Hearts rearguard chasing shadows with 21-year-old Livermore profiting from such dominance. The youngster, who has been loaned to six different sides over the years, was making a rare start for the first XI and his finish was as cool and calm as he could have hoped.
A class apart | Van der Vaart's early goal was a sign of things to come
All hopes were crushed for Hearts when after the hour a long-ball over the top from Tom Huddlestone was collected by Bale, and with pace and skill he nudged the ball around Kello to leave the goal wide open. The Welshman tucked the ball home to add the fourth.
Spurs continued to hammer home the advantage with a perfect example of counter-attacking football. Lennon launched the attack before substitute Andros Townsend sent a probing through ball wide to Defoe, who powered away and once he saw Lennon following his run, he delivered a neat cross to the winger to apply a simple finish.
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