ZARATE FLASHES IT ON GOAL! A long ball bounces up kindly for him, and he executes a half-volley that seems to be heading towards the far side, but Vorm makes it save with a sprawling catch.
Kane is booked for a foul on Astori, and that may just about do it for time.
90' +2
NEARLY A GO-AHEAD GOAL! From the resulting corner, Rodriguez attacks the ball right in the mixer, but flashes his header wide of the post! That really could have gone anywhere.
90' +1
VORM MAKES THE SAVE! Zarate, limping along, manages to find space for a shot at the top of the box, but his low strike to the bottom corner is beaten away by the Tottenham keeper!
89'
Tripper is back in his own half defending, frustrating Alonso and preventing an overlap from his fellow full-back. Tottenham can sense the result here, with the game on the verge of stoppage time.
87'
OVER THE BAR! Trippier really has been a force in the second half, and he sets up a great chance for Alli with another determined run and cross. The youngster takes it on the scissor kick, but can't direct it under the crossbar.
85'
Alli stays down in some pain, before getting up gingerly. Like Zarate moments before, he may have to soldier on for the remaining time, given that Tottenham have used all three available changes.
83'
Dier gets his first taste of the action as he attacks a cut-back from Tripper, but it's deflected out for a corner, which comes to nothing. This Spurs mini-revival is annoying the fans here.
81'
Tottenham are starting to get on the ball more in the closing stages, which will delight Pochettino as his side look to bank this away goal and the draw for the second leg.
79'
E. Dier enters the game and replaces N. Chadli.
The game is halted as Zarate is in some distress after a challenge with the Spurs defence. He's up on his feet but moving gingerly. He'll try to tough it out for the remaining minutes as Fiorentina have already used all three of their substitutions.
Dier comes on to shore up the middle as Chadli departs.
77'
Tatarusanu smothers an effort from Kane as Tottenham try to mount a spell on the ball. This is still an excellent result for them to take into the second leg, and time is starting to work in their favour.
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75'
Fiorentina come back at Tottenham once again, and it's the substitute Vecino who lashes on goal from range, but Vorm is all over it. The hosts would do well to play the ball a little more before resorting to long shots.
73'
Decent look for Spurs as Chadli finds Trippier in space down the right-hand side, and the full-back hoists a cross into the area. However, a deflection allows Tatarusanu the chance to pluck it out of the air.
71'
A suffocating spell around the edge of the Tottenham box sees Kalinic nearly burst through a pair of players, but his attempt to split the defenders ends with a foul against the substitute forward.
69'
Fiorentina have their tails up here with around 20 minutes remaining, and for the first time in this match, are applying sustained pressure on the Spurs penalty area. They've really turned it around in the second half.
68'
H. Kane enters the game and replaces Son Heung-Min.
Kane will play the closing stages as he's introduced for Son.
67'
M. Dembélé gets yellow.
M. Vecino enters the game and replaces T. Costa.
Dembele enters the referee's notebook for a challenge on Badelj. It wasn't the worst tackle on first glance, but replays highlight that his studs were showing, and Spurs have another caution on their hands.
Costa has been substituted for Vecino in another change for the hosts.
65'
Fiorentina have their tails up here, and orchestrate a pair of shooting chances. Bernardeschi fails to repeat the trick of his opener as he lashes a long-range effort over the top, before Alonso also misses the target from distance.
63'
Tottenham really need to get a grip on things here, as Davies hurls himself into an aerial challenge against Zarate, sending the Argentine flying. He's fortunate that a second yellow card wasn't shown for that.
62'
N. Kalinić enters the game and replaces J. Błaszczykowski.
Kuba's night is at an end as Kalinic enters the fray.
61'
M. Badelj enters the game and replaces J. Iličić.
Badelj is sent on for the last half-hour or so to replace Ilicic.
Tottenham are rocking a bit here after conceding, with a cross from the home side allowed to sail dangerously into the six-yard area. Can Fiorentina make the most of this momentum?
59'
F. Bernardeschi has scored a goal for Fiorentina! Assist by J. Błaszczykowski.
Token assist for Kuba here as he played the ball into the path of the goalscorer.
BERNARDESCHI MAKES IT COUNT! The midfielder lets fly from long range, and his shot takes a wicked deflection off the foot of Mason, which sees the ball sail past Vorm and into the top corner!
58'
There's a distinct lack of agency from Fiorentina in this half, as Tottenham start to lay down the law and dominate the match. It's sucking the life out of the home side here as they chase a way back into the game.
56'
Another chance for Tottenham, as Alli evades the attention of a pair of players, before feeding Son in a good position. The South Korean decides to go for goal, but misses the target.
54'
SAVE BY TATARUSANU! Chadli gets on his bike down the left-hand side as he sprints onto Eriksen's through pass, and he appears to have the goal at his mercy when he cuts inside the defender. However, he doesn't shoot right away, which gives the keeper time to sort out his angles and make a stop at his near post.
52'
Astori, already on a yellow card, is isolated against Chadli on the flank and tugs back the Belgian to prevent the attack. He's very fortunate that the referee opted against punishing that with another booking.
50'
Vorm misses his cue when trying to clear a high ball, but the defence takes care of it for him. It's a cagey start to the second period, generally keeping with the theme of the first half.
48'
B. Davies gets yellow.
Davies battles with Kuba for the ball and upends the former Borussia Dortmund man. It looked to be a tad harsh from the referee as he whips out the yellow card, but it's another booking for Spurs to contend with.
46'
M. Dembélé enters the game and replaces T. Carroll.
Carroll enters the fray for Dembele for the second half.
Off we go again.
45' +1
OVER THE BAR FOR FIORENTINA! Kuba stays onside down the right and attacks the ball, drilling a low cross into Ilicic that is met by a Spurs defender, but cleared only as far as Zarate at the top of the box. The Argentine shoots first-time, but can't keep his attempt down.
45'
Chadli is free on the left and Spurs eventually work the ball towards him. His cross goes over the head of everyone in the area, but Tripper keeps it alive on the other side. However, the delivery from the full-back is booted away by Rodriguez. Seconds remaining in the first-half now.
43'
Costa hasn't played with much restraint in this game when it has come to making challenges, and he appeared to catch Alli with a careless elbow when the two battled for a ball. No call from the referee though.
41'
Alli tries to play a one-two with Chadli, but over-extends on the pass, and the Belgian clatters into Tomovic in his haste to keep possession in Tottenham's hands. Fiorentina appeal for a card again, but it doesn't arrive.
39'
Spurs now have a precious away goal that they could not manage in their last meeting with Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi. It comes at a great time too, with the half-time break now minutes away.
37'
Penalty goal scored by N. Chadli for Tottenham Hotspur!
CHADLI MAKES NO MISTAKE! He rolls the ball into the bottom-left corner, with Tatarusanu diving the wrong way! Spurs take the lead just as Fiorentina were in the ascendancy.
PENALTY TO TOTTENHAM! Tomovic simply lost his head for a moment there. Davies had the ball in the area and was skipping centrally, and the full-back slid in with a late challenge that upended the defender.
36'
That Alli kick on Tomovic seems to have lit a fire under the Fiorentina players, who are looking for retribution after appealing for a red card that never came. Less than 10 minutes to go until half-time now and it's anyone's game.
34'
BEST CHANCE OF THE GAME! An excellent cross from the right-hand side is nearly prodded home by Zarate, but Alderweireld does enough to put him off that finish. The play is still alive though, and Bernardeschi picks up the loose ball almost inside the six-yard area, only to slide his effort the wrong side of the far post! That was so close.
32'
Spurs just have to be careful that they don't lose their discipline here, with Wimmer and Alli both getting on the bad side of the referee in recent minutes. That has also gotten this crowd fired up.
30'
D. Alli gets yellow.
Alli is incredibly lucky that he's still on the pitch. He fouls Tomovic when battling for the ball on the byline and as the full-back falls to the turf, he aims a kick into his midriff. The Fiorentina players don't like that, and there's a flare-up between the teams that the referee has to sort out, before presenting Alli with the yellow card
29'
Wimmer goes in late into the back of Valero, who had him beat on the spin. The referee has a word for the Austrian defender but it doesn't progress beyond that into a yellow card.
28'
You can sense that Tottenham are beginning to establish a rhythm here in Italy. Alli has been a menace since the opening minutes, and now Eriksen is beginning to get into his stride. Fiorentina are struggling to fend them off at the moment, which is not lost on their fans,
26'
GREAT EFFORT FROM ERIKSEN! Mason slides a pass towards Eriksen, who uses its momentum to turn excellently, leaving his man for dead in the process. He holds off the second challenge and advances to the top of the box, where he unleashes a cannon ball that is parried over the crossbar by Tatarusanu!
24'
Fiorentina win a free-kick in the Tottenham half that allows then a respite from the visitors' pressure in their own defensive third. Wimmer brought down Ilicic, who gets up to take the set-piece himself, but it fails to find anyone in the area and is cleared from danger.
22'
A sustained period of pressure for Tottenham in the final third, as they set up camp around the Fiorentina box but just can't find a way through the banks of violet. Son comes closest after a mazy little dribble in the area, but Tomovic steps in with an authoritative challenge.
20'
D. Astori gets yellow.
Alli continues to look the most dangerous player for Tottenham in this game, and he whistles forward, only to draw a foul from a Fiorentina player once again. This time, it's Astori who is the offender, and the referee gives him a yellow card for his troubles.
19'
Not too much excitement here, but Fiorentina have enjoyed a decent spell on the ball as they start to activate their full-backs on the overlap. Alonso gets down the left beyond a lethargic Tripper, but he can't pick out a target in the box - not that there were too many to aim at anyway.
17'
Costa clatters into Alli after another burst from the youngster, but the referee opts against disciplining the midfielder with a card. Moments later, we witness the first shot in anger for either side in this match, as Zarate lashes a 20-yarder well over the top.
15'
The fans are getting a little restless here as their side struggle to put moves together in the final third. Not a lot happening out on the pitch, which will suit Spurs just fine at this early stage.
13'
Kuba runs down a turnover in the centre of the park from Carroll, but Alderweireld is out to make the challenge and stop that chance. He's been probably the best defender in the Premier League this season, the Belgian, and he makes another committed play.
11'
Tripper scampers down the right flank and tries to pick out Chadli with a pass, but the attacking midfielder is caught in an offside position. Tottenham continue to play it patiently.
9'
All in all a relatively cagey start here at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Tottenham haven't offered anything in attack after that earlier Chadli run, but have also shut the door whenever Fiorentina have looked to return the favour at the other end of the pitch.
7'
Tottehnam have already shown some poise at the back, not only when winning the ball back, but also when passing amongst their defensive players to evade pressure. It's clear that this is a side full of confidence, and playing as one of the best defensive teams in Europe.
5'
Zarate drifts out to the right-hand side of the pitch and latches onto a ball over the top, but he can't get his cross in as it's blocked out for a corner. From the resulting delivery, there's a lot of pushing and shoving, and eventually, the ball is cleared out of the danger area.
3'
Alli leaves Tomovic for dead with a clever nutmeg, but tries one trick too many as he attempts a flashy turn inside the area, only to be robbed of possession by Rodriguez just in time, who had gotten across to cover for his full-back. Good start for Spurs here in Italy.
1'
Off we go!
Spurs trail Premier League leaders Leicester City by just two points, and are arguably the most in-form side in England at the moment. Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Londoners have established a miserly defence, conceding an EPL-low 20 goals, while they've scored only one less than Leicester and Manchester City's league-high tally of 48.
Tottenham subs: McGee, Kane, Dier, Rose, Onomah, Dembele, Walker.
These teams met in the Europa League at this stage last season, where a 2-0 win for la Viola in Florence knocked out the Premier League side, after a 1-1 first-leg draw at White Hart Lane. Fiorentina are unbeaten in four games against English opposition, while Tottenham have won only four of their 14 matches against an Italian outfit in Europe.
Pochettino makes six changes from his side's 2-1 win at Manchester City last time out. Harry Kane has been benched, meaning that Son Heung-min will lead the line for the visitors. Nacer Chadli comes in for Moussa Dembele, while Hugo Lloris takes a back seat to Michel Vorm in goal.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Europa League round of 32 match-up between Fiorentina and Tottenham at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Both sides are well-placed domestically, and will be looking to carry that form into continental action, with the knockout stages upon us. Stick with us for all the action.
Fiorentina come into this game in good spirits, after a 2-1 comeback victory over Inter on Valentine's Day, thanks to Khouma Babacar's injury-time winner. They're unbeaten in five and sit third in Serie A, eight points off leaders Juventus. Their goal of a Champions League place for next season looks a good bet at this stage.
Babacar's winner against Inter isn't enough to see him start, as Mauro Zarate will head the home side's attack, with Nikola Kalinic making way. Jakub 'Kuba' Blaszczykowski is also recalled to the starting line-up, while Barcelona loanee Cristian Tello takes his place on the substitute bench.
And that will do it for now from Stadio Artemio Franchi, as the home side are behind thanks to a Chadli penalty following a dumb foul by Tomovic. There's been half-chances at either end in what has been a fiercely contested game, with tackles flying in on the regular. Spurs have that crucial away goal, but this one is far from over. Stay tuned for the restart soon.
The referee ends things here in Italy as Tottenham take a credible and deserved 1-1 draw after the first leg against Fiorentina. Chadli's penalty was cancelled out by Bernardeschi's deflected strike, but the visitors have the advantage for the return leg thanks to the away goal rule. That's all the time we have, thanks for tuning in!
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