CSKA Moscow 0-1 Tottenham: Son Heung-min keeps up his fine form as Spurs kick-start their Champions League campaign with win in Russia

Daily Mail | September 27, 2016

Climbing high into the sky from one corner of the new and fabulously shiny Arena CSKA is a tower designed to resemble the Europa League trophy.

CSKA Moscow lifted it in 2005, when it was known as the UEFA Cup. They were the first Russian club to win a European trophy and this is their over-sized reminder.

For Tottenham, it loomed large as part-warning and part-inspiration as Heung-min Son’s late goal secured their first win of this Champions League campaign.

Son Heung-Min gathered Erik Lamela's pass after 71 minutes to fire his shot low beneath the body of keeper Igor Akinfeev

The 24-year-old forward celebrates scoring his fifth goal of the season to give his side the lead at the new CSKA Stadium

Spurs have breathed new life into their Champions League campaign and they will now fancy their chances of qualifying

Match-winner Son stole the headlines once more and he is congratulated by midfielder Dele Alli after the full-time whistle

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino salutes the away supporters who made the journey after a hard-fought victory in Russia

Mauricio Pochettino has his team back among the elite after years of toil in a competition regarded by Premier League teams as its poor relation.