Tottenham v Ajax: Dutch take control of Champions League semi-final (RECAP)

So, disappointment for Spurs, delight for Ajax - but this tie is only at the half-way stage, as the pair meet again in Amsterdam next Wednesday. 

The Dutch will be firm favorites to progress, and it will take something very special from Spurs at the he Johan Cruyff Arena.

Thanks for joining our live updates - we;ll be back tomorrow for all the action from the second semi-final first leg as Barcelona take on Liverpool in Spain. 

It promises to be a cracker! 

Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligt - just 19 - was solid again tonight, and he says the result was very much the main thing for his side tonight.

More than that, they looked incredibly imposed on what is the biggest night in these players' careers.

Full time: Tottenham 0-1 Ajax 

Disappointing for Spurs, delightful for the young Dutch masters as they put in yet another composed performance on the road in this year's competition.

They will be strong favorites to reach the final, and the question is now: can the stars of this year's compeition really go all the way? 

Based on tonight, it's hard to see why not.  

Into 3 minutes of stoppage time in London. Spurs desperately need something, but don't look like getting it...  

Into the last 5 minutes of normal time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ajax introduce 35-year-old Klaas Jan Huntelaar (remember him?) for Hakim Ziyech. 

Spurs offering no real threat at all, as Sissoko cross tamely from the right and Onana gathers. 

Fizzling out for the home team on a disappointing night. 

A double change for Spurs as they desperately seek a way back into this game. 

Hits the post! 

Hugo Lloris is beaten as David Neres stabs the ball across the goal, but it agonizingly hits the upright and rolls clear. 

So, so close to doubling their advantage as we approach the last 10 minutes. 

A cracking series of images of Donny van de Beek as he scored that opening goal on 15 minutes - it remains the difference so far.

Into the last 20 minutes, what can Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino do to shake things up? A glum-looking Harry Kane is shown watching from the stands, wishing he were out there no doubt.