Mura Than That

The total value of Mura is less than one of Harry Kane's toes. Their total value is 7 million pounds; whilst the Tottenham one is 100 times more at 700 million pounds. Their stadium is so small that it does not meet the UEFA Europa Conference League stadium requirements; as such they had to play this match at the Ljudski vrt; the home of Maribor with a capacity of about 11,000. They were playing in the 4th tier as recently as 2014. They have no superstars; and currently no points in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Thus it was a seismic shock to the system when they upset Premiership heavyweights Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 with the final kick of the game in an absolute stunner in this vital group-stage match. Spurs needed the win badly; and surely would have expected it. In the end; they got nothing after a calamitous night and are erstwhile ruled out of the competition after the withdrawal of their final match with Rennes.

Spurs actually put out a rather strong team; with superstars Harry Kane; Dele Alli & Davinson Sanchez all in the starting line-up. Even their second-stringers such as Joe Rodon; Tanguy Ndombele & Matt Doherty are also established internationals in their own right. But what we saw was a display devoid of confidence and commitment; and the first-half sending-off of Ryan Sessegnon certainly didn't help matters.

Credit also must go the Slovenian champions; who played with fire & grit; and they will remember this night for eternity. The match looked to be heading for a draw; until the fateful moment when substitute Amadej Marosa cut in off Sanchez and fired home the dramatic winner.