Andre Villas Boas (R) listens to Jermain Defoe during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Lazio at White Heart Lane on Sept 20.LONDON: Andre Villas-Boas lauded his squad’s resolve after a strong second-half showing saw Tottenham come from a goal down to claim all three points by beating Queens Park Rangers 2-1 at White Hart Lane yesterday.

Bobby Zamora had given QPR a deserved first half lead, but two goals in as many second-half minutes saw the game turned on its head, as an Alejandro Faurlin own goal and Jermain Defoe’s fourth goal in five games hit back."It was a good, important win for the players who put all the effort in. All credit to them," said Villas-Boas.

"We believed and the players showed great commitment. We pushed them further forward at half- time and closed the gaps. The players showed great desire and commitment today to win for the fans. All credit to them."

Spurs star winger Gareth Bale echoed his manager's sentiments and highlighted the importance of picking up their first win in front of their own fans this season.

"It is a massive win," said Bale.

"Vital to get our first home win for us and the fans. We have quick players on the counter-attack. That's the kind of team we can be."

Meanwhile, central defender Jan Vertonghen believes Spurs are growing in confidence after a week of positive results.

"This has been a good week. We deserved to win against Lazio (in the Europa League) and we beat Reading and QPR today. We are feeling confident," said the Belgium international who was easily the best player on the pitch yesterday.

- mD

 

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