In pictures: Lucas Moura’s hat-trick stuns Ajax in Champions League semi-final

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The night got off to a bad start as Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt (right) headed his side in front

The night got off to a bad start as Ajax’s Matthijs De Ligt (right) headed his side in front (Adam Davy/PA)

Spurs' players look dejected after conceding

Spurs’ players look dejected after conceding (Adam Davy/PA)

Son Heung-min (right) hit a post at 2-0 down

Son Heung-min (right) hit a post at 2-0 down (Adam Davy/PA)

Lucas Moura (centre) scores Tottenham's first goal to give them a glimmer of hope

Lucas Moura (centre) scores Tottenham’s first goal to give them a glimmer of hope (Adam Davy/PA)

Dele Alli (centre) brings a fine save from Andre Onana

Dele Alli (centre) brings a fine save from Andre Onana (Adam Davy/PA)

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Moura gives Tottenham hope his second (Martin Meissner/AP)

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Lucas Moura, second left, scores the winning goal (Martin Meissner/AP)

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Moura celebrates the dramatic winner as Ajax’s players slump dejected (Martin Meissner/AP)

The celebrations can start

The celebrations can start (Adam Davy/PA)

Injured striker Harry Kane celebrates with Moussa Sissoko

Injured striker Harry Kane celebrates with Moussa Sissoko (Adam Davy/PA)

Lucas Moura celebrates with the match ball

Lucas Moura celebrates with the match ball (Adam Davy/PA)

Boss Mauricio Pochettino celebrates after the final whistle

Boss Mauricio Pochettino celebrates after the final whistle (Adam Davy/PA)

Pochettino looks emotional after the stunning win

Pochettino looks emotional after the stunning win (Adam Davy/PA)
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