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Full-Time Reaction
2-2. Spurs start with a point in their toughest game. Clear issues still, but good to come back for a draw after falling behind. Will ask on Moura and Bergwijn injuries. #THFC — Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) September 16, 2021
Ndombele a positive, Hojbjerg the master when he came on. A couple of fringe players fluffed their lines again #THFC
— Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) September 16, 2021
Points Shared
The points are shared in Rennes. pic.twitter.com/RswBjW37IG — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
Bryan Gil Down
Bryan Gil down with a possible injury after the full-time whistle.
FULL-TIME
Tottenham are held to a point by Rennes in France.
Full-time: 2-2
94' - Spurs Pushing
Spurs with all the possession now but struggling to forge a clear-cut chance.
91' - Spurs Chance
Joe Rodon just heads wide from a cross into the box. Hard to generate the power for him there.
90' - Added Time
Five minutes added on.
88' - Emerson Down
The corner is cleared and play is stopped as Emerson goes down with a head injury. He is up and about soon after.
86' - Corner
Rennes earn a corner late on.
85' - Rennes Pressure
A couple of attacks for Rennes, although both end with the ball bouncing behind for Spurs goal kicks.
83' - Booking
Bryan Gil - Yellow card
82' - Chance Spurs
Much better from Bryan Gil. He plucked the ball out of the air and drove past his man before cutting back towards the byline and flashing a cross towards goal. The defenders cleared.
79' - Rennes Chance
Laborde drags just wide after the ball was set back to him on the edge of the box. Gollini was stranded.
78' - Chance Spurs
Hojbjerg creates some nice space in midfield and releases Emerson Royal. The wing-back decides to go for goal rather than cross to Scarlett and it goes way over.
76' - GOAL SPURS
Tottenham make me eat my words. Seconds after I say they are creating nothing, Doherty swings in a cross, it pops up and Hojbjerg finishes well.
75' - All Rennes
The home side look the most likely to score the next goal. Spurs, once again, struggling to create anything at all.
Dark Day For Spurs
As things stand, Spurs have flown to France and picked up injuries to Bergwijn and Moura without even earning a point...
72' - GOAL RENNES
Rennes are 2-1 up! A shot from the edge of the box is parried out into the danger zone by Gollini. Laborde taps home the free rebound.
71' - Shot On Target
After an aerial ball is allowed to bounce and headed on by Emerson, Hojbjerg rather scuffs a volley down the throat of the keeper.
Formation Update
Tottenham now have a front three of Bryan Gil, Dane Scarlett and Emerson Royal. Okay.
68' - Scarlett Chance!
Dane Scarlett gets between the two centre-backs and Bryan Gil finds him with a cross. His header goes wide.
66' - Ndombele Balling
Tanguy Ndombele with his own episode of Skill School down the left wing, sending a couple of Rennes players for dummies. May have been a nutmeg in there too.
65' - Rennes Chance
Rennes create another chance on Ben Davies' side, this time blazing their shot over the bar.
64' - Rennes Chance
Rennes work an easy crossing chance from their right side but the resulting header flies over.
64' - Gil Wasteful Again
Third chance to cross in a few minutes for Gil. Another set-piece this time as Emerson wins a free-kick. Unfortunately, Gil finds the gloves of the keeper again.
62' - Wasted Cross
Ndombele sets Bryan Gil away down the left, but the young Spaniard can only find the gloves of the keeper.
61' - Ndombele Working Hard
Ndombele not only looks like the one bright spark for Spurs going forward, but also doing plenty of running and defensive work too. Tracked all the way back to win a goal kick just now.
Armband Update
Ben Davies is now wearing the captain's armband after Kane left the pitch.
58' - Free-Kick Wasted
Gil blazes the free-kick over the bar, despite the box being packed with Tottenham players to attack a cross.
57' - Free-Kick Spurs
Emerson Royal wins a free-kick in a dangerous position for Spurs.
54' - Harry Kane Subbed
Harry Kane is substituted. Dane Scarlett now on.
53' - Moura Off Injured
Moura cannot continue after all. He comes off hobbling still and Emerson Royal replaces him.
52' - Rennes Chance
Rennes get in down their left-hand side, flashing a cross past the front post. Joe Rodon does incredibly well to get ahead of his man and block the shot.
51' - Tanganga Down
Japhet Tanganga goes down holding his knee after an awkward landing but he seems to be up and moving freely again.
50' - Ndombele Chance!
Finally, some creativity for Spurs! Ndombele flicks a ball around the corner to Kane and runs beyond. Kane finds him in the box and Tanguy pokes just wide. Much better.
49' - Moura Update
Moura is back to his feet and hobbling. A shake of the head here and there implies he is still struggling with the pain but he is playing again.
48' - Moura Injury
Lucas Moura gets his ankle trapped between opponent and turf in a challenge. He is down in a lot of pain at the moment.
45' - Second Half
We are underway again! No changes for Spurs at half-time.
Can Spurs Take Control?
Will Oliver Skipp and his teammates step up and take control of the second 45?
Half-time at Roazhon Park. pic.twitter.com/zH53dajdaw
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
Half-Time Reactions
That was briefly quite promising for Spurs then turned into a bit of a slog. Rennes grew into the game and when they started moving the ball quickly Spurs didn't have much of answer. Maybe the injury/sub will work in their favour, let's see in the 2nd half. — Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) September 16, 2021
Half-Time! 1-1
It's level at the break after Rennes had a diving header chance in the dying seconds. A rather worrying first 45 for Nuno and Tottenham who were second best by a long way.
45' - Free-Kick Rennes
A free-kick for Rennes is hit long and out harmlessly for a Spurs goal-kick.
43' - Ndombele Frustrated
Ndombele makes a good run off the shoulder of the last defender but Doherty chooses to come back and play a safe pass to Skipp. Ndombele frustrated by that.
42' - Kane Shot
Harry Kane works a shooting chance from the edge of the area after a nice move but the angle is tight and the strike ends up straight at the keeper.
40' - Spurs Free-Kick
Kane wins a free-kick on the right-side of Renne's defensive third. Lucas Moura looks to be the one who could make something happen in the final minutes before half-time.
38' - Spurs Formation
Spurs have moved to a 4-3-3 with Bergwijn off. Midfield three of Skipp, Hojbjerg and Ndombele. Front three of Gil, Kane and Moura.
36' - No Change
The pattern of play is consistent. Rennes pressing and creating attacking opportunities. Spurs struggling to hold the ball for more than a couple of passes.
31' - Bergwijn Off Injured
Steven Bergwijn is off injured after a late challenge. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is on.
30' - Rennes Chance
Another Rennes chance, this time from the left side as a cross squirms under the forward and is just about collected by Gollini.
29' - Rennes Are Up For It
The crowd is bouncing here and the Rennes XI are feeding off that energy with the attacks continuing to come.
28' - Spurs Struggling
Spurs cannot keep the ball out here. Gil now gives away a free-kick in his own half. Nothing comes of it.
23' - RENNES GOAL
The home side have been knocking on the door here with a lot of pressure in and around the Spurs box. It finally tells as Flavien Tait curls one past Gollini from the edge of the box.
20' - Big Rennes Chance
Tanganga sits off and Rennes work a shooting chance from just inside the box. Gollini saves well and the rebound is headed over by the Rennes forward. Let-off for Spurs.
18' - Spurs Breakaway
A promising Spurs break is slowed down by Bergwijn almost stumbling over. The ball eventually made its way back to Ben Davies who just misses a leaping Lucas with his cross.
17' - Ndombele Down In The Box
Harry Kane finds Ndombele in the box with a beautifully weighted long pass, but the Frenchman takes a tumble under pressure from the defender. Nothing given and Tanguy doesn't appeal either.
13' - Bergwijn Scuffle
After a disagreement at the top end of the pitch, Bergwijn and Rennes skipper Traore end up foreheard to forehead. No bookings issued.
12' - Rennes Attack
Doherty beaten too easily at right-back, but the Rennes cross that was flashed across the nearpost is cleared by Tottenham.
11' - GOAL TOTTENHAM
A ridiculous backheel from Ndombele keeps the ball in play, with Skipp laying it to Harry Kane who plays Moura in behind. Lucas' cut back deflects off the defender and trickles past the keeper. Own goal.
8' - Ndombele Touches
Tanguy Ndombele is seeing plenty of the ball, with that trademark close control, holding off the Rennes players and carving space. The final bass isn't there quite yet.
6' - Rennes In Behind
Rennes manage to get in behind down the right but the pull back into the box is harmless and easily cleared.
5' - Slow Start
Tottenham haven't quite settled yet, with some misplaced final passes and the odd chance for Rennes to catch them on the break.
Kick-Off!
We're underway in Rennes!
𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙊𝙉 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙎𝙋𝙐𝙍𝙎
🔴 0-0 ⚪️ (1’) — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
Countdown To Kick-Off
Under 15 minutes until Tottenham kick-off their Europa Conference League campaign.
Harry Kane, Record Breaker
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.
Congratulations, @HKane! 👏 pic.twitter.com/O6w4Miuyy3 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
Will Ndombele be MOTM?
It’s Tanguy time. — Mitch Fretton (@mitch_fretton) September 16, 2021
Rennes Starting XI Announced
[#SRFCTOT]
Voici le 𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 aligné par Bruno Genesio ! 👊
---#AllezRennes#ToutDonner 💪🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/83tM07XJfF — Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) September 16, 2021
Tottenham Tweet The Team
The starting XI to take on @staderennais. 💪 pic.twitter.com/zpTAjIZMg2 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
Starting XI and Bench Confirmed
#thfc XI: Gollini; Doherty, Tanganga, Rodon, Davies; Ndombèlé, Skipp; Lucas Moura, Bergwijn, Bryan Gil; Kane.
Subs: Lloris, Austin, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Winks, Emerson, Dele, John, Scarlett, Fagan-Walcott, Omole, Markanday
LIVE: https://t.co/yUYp3MzdMs#SRFCTOT #UECL — Standard Sport (@standardsport) September 16, 2021
Where To Watch
Rennes vs Tottenham Hotspur can be watched live on BT Sport 2 or streamed via the BT Sport app and desktop website. Kick-Off is at 17:45 GMT.
Leaked Tottenham Starting XI
Although we await Tottenham's official tweet, the alleged starting XI for this evening is:
Gollini; Doherty, Tanganga, Roden, Davies; Skipp, Ndombele; Moura, Gil, Bergwijn; Kane.
Paratici On The Phone...
The Spurs players go out to inspect the pitch. Fabio Paratici is of course on his phone. Tanguy Ndombele is very wrapped up on a rather warm Rennes evening and gets a hug from Sergio Reguilon. pic.twitter.com/y0iV7XV4dz — Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) September 16, 2021
Kane, Dele and Bergwijn Arrive
Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Steven Bergwijn are among the players to arrive at Roazhon Park this evening.
Harry Kane, Dele and Steven Bergwijn among the #THFC players arriving at Roazhon Park pic.twitter.com/TMQRuNAE5S
— Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) September 16, 2021
Tottenham Arrive At Roazhon Park
Tottenham have arrived at Roazhon Park ahead of their Europa Conference League match against Rennes.
We've arrived! 👋
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
📍 Roazhon Park pic.twitter.com/Qp3aoD8h0c
Predicted Rennes Starting XI
We believe Rennes could line up as follows:
Gomis; Traore, Bade, Aguerd, Meling; Santamaria, Tait; Terrier, Bourigeaud, Sulemana; Guirassy
Predicted Tottenham Starting XI
We still have a little wait on our hands before Nuno names his team, but we at VAVEL.com are predicting:
Gollini; Doherty, Tanganga, Rodon, Davies; Winks, Hojbjerg, Ndombele; Bergwijn, Gil, Kane.
Will Harry Kane start?
After a dismal 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend and a fierce Chelsea fixture on the horizon, it remains to be seen whether Nuno Espirito Santo opts for Harry Kane or starlet Dane Scarlett.
Kane has travelled with the squad to France...
Roazhon Park Is Ready!
Stade Rennais' Roazhon Park is ready to host Tottenham Hotspur this evening, with the Europa Conference League banners on show.
[#SRFCTOT]
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) September 16, 2021
📍 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘇𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸
🔛 @europacnfleague #UECL pic.twitter.com/dBEZneQBHN
New Spurs Third Kit
Could we see Tottenham in their brand-new third kit which was only released this morning?
It's certainly... eye-catching.
🎨 This collective creative vision has been brought to life throughout the entire collection through bold prints, pattern and use of colour.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 16, 2021
⚽️ @nikefootball pic.twitter.com/3WYKSt32ur
Rennes Team News
Rennes are set to be without arguably their best player, an attacker who was actually linked with a potential move to Spurs in the summer by the name of Jeremy Doku.
The French side are also without centre-back Lovro Majer who misses out with a hip injury.
Tottenham Team News
Tottenham are, unfortunately, without key first-team trio Eric Dier, Heung-min Son and Ryan Sessegnon due to injuries.
South Americans Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Davinson Sanchez are still training in Croatia after their international break.
However, Steven Bergwijn does recover in time to make the trip to France.
Group G Details
Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in Group G for the Europa Conference League, alongside Rennes from the French Ligue 1, Vitesse from the Dutch Eredivisie, and Mura from the Slovenian PrvaLiga.
Kick-Off Time
This fixture between Rennes and Tottenham kicks off at 17:45 on Thursday 16 September at the Roazhon Park in France.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to VAVEL's live text commentary of Rennes vs Tottenham Hotspur.
The Europa Conference League is officially under way.
My name is Seb Jenkins and I will be taking you through this interesting group stage opening fixture.