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A Cyprus first-division match between Apoel Nicosia and AEL Limassol was interrupted for more than an hour and attracted riot police.

Mauricio Pochettino's perfect start to life at the Tottenham helm continued on Thursday evening as they booked their place in the Europa League group stage by brushing aside AEL Limassol with a 3-0 victory at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed Erik Lamela to emerge as a star this season, after his influential contribution to his side's 2-1 win against AEL Limassol in the Europa League play-off tie.

Tottenham came from behind to take a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off against AEL Limassol.

Debutant Eric Dier scored a dramatic injury-time winner to get Mauricio Pochettino's era at Tottenham off to a winning start as they beat London rivals West Ham 1-0.

Tottenham Hotspur's new manager Mauricio Pochettino must negotiate a playoff against Cypriot side AEL Limassol for a place in the group stages of the Europa League.