Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario shines in 0-0 draw at Monaco in Champions League

MONACO (AP) — Thomas Frank became the first Tottenham coach to go unbeaten in his first three Champions League games.

He can thank goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

The Italy international made key stops to preserve a 0-0 draw at Monaco on Wednesday.

Monaco’s U.S. forward Folarin Balogun proved the biggest threat in the first half. Balogun, the former Arsenal forward, combined with Maghnes Akliouche in the 28th but was denied by Vicario one-on-one.

And eight minutes later, the keeper blocked another goal-bound attempt by Balogun.

The hosts continued to be more dangerous side in the second half.

Vicario was ready. He tipped behind substitute Aleksandr Golovin’s long-distance attempt in the 68th and produced another stunning save to turn away a header by Jordan Teze from close range six