Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham hero Heurelho Gomes pleased to put San Siro pain behind him
Tottenham hero Heurelho Gomes was delighted to put the bitter memory of his San Siro torment behind him after his stunning saves helped Harry Redknapp's men to victory in Milan.[LNB]The Brazilian goalkeeper denied the hosts with a string of impressive saves, notably two brilliant second half stops to keep out efforts from Mario Yepes.[LNB]And Gomes admitted Tottenham's memorable first leg Champions League last 16 win put paid to his last outing at the San Siro where he was sent off early on during the 4-3 group stage defeat to Inter Milan.[LNB] Super save: Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes superbly thwarts a goalbound effort from AC Milan defender Mario Yepes[LNB]'I made a couple of good saves,' he said. 'I think we deserved to win because we played much better in the first half and in the second we defended very well. [LNB]'I tried to forget about getting sent off here but it helped me focus on playing well[LNB]'The last time I played here it was not easy for me, leaving my team-mates with just ten men - it's hard enough playing here with 11 - so tonight was a much better night and we deserved this great win.[LNB]'It's not easy to play at San Siro, which is why we had to stay focused for the whole game.'[LNB]Defender Jonathan Woodgate made his long-awaited return to the Tottenham side after 15-months on the sidelines, replacing Vedran Corluka after the Croatian was injured by ex-Arsenal midfielder Matthieu Flamini's horror tackle, and was full of praise for Gomes.[LNB] Hands on: Gomes was in inspired form to help Spurs to victory, keeping an important clean sheet [LNB]'He made two world-class saves but he's a top keeper and he's showed what a great keeper he's going to be for us in the future as well,' said Woodgate.[LNB]Gomes believes that the win has convinced his Tottenham team-mates that they can go far in the competition - and in the Premier League - this season, a belief enhanced after missing the likes of key men Gareth Bale and Jermain Defoe on Tuesday night.[LNB]He said: 'We are growing in confidence all the time because we finished first in the group and now we have come here and won.[LNB] Back in action: Jonathan Woodgate made his return form a 15-month injury absence to keep Pato at bay[LNB]'This sort of result will strengthen ourbelief to keep going. We always knew we could do well in this competition because we have a great squad.[LNB]'We can rotate our players now: tonight we lost Gareth Bale and Luka Modrić only came on in the second half but the lads who started did great. [LNB]'Before the start of the campaign we thought back to last season when we finished fourth in the Premier League and that made us realise we can go far in the Champions League.'[LNB] San heroes! Harry Redknapp lauds his side after San Siro win but calls for UEFA to ban bad boys Flamini and GattusoMartin Samuel: How the mafiosi of Milan have made Spurs fans of us allGraham Poll: Pest Gattuso should be banned from White Hart LaneHow Spurs' reign in the San Siro ranks alongside other memorable nights...Mad-dog Gattuso takes on Jaws and bites off more than he can chewAC Milan 0 Tottenham 1: Peter Crouch is the San Siro hero as Harry Redknapp's battlers win warAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Jonathan Woodgate, Harry Redknapp, Gareth Bale, Jermain Defoe Places: Milan
