Van de Ven expressed relief when Tottenham scored the first goal against Bodo/Glimt in the second half. He was happy that the team could finally breathe a little and focus on winning the game.
Van de Ven said that reaching the final is an amazing feeling, especially after a tough season. The team has been inconsistent, but they have done well in the European campaign. Now, they have one game left to win a trophy.
The team's manager, Ange Postecoglou, might be under pressure to win the final to save his job. Van de Ven acknowledged that it's an exciting prospect to be one game away from a trophy, especially after a difficult season.