Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea and Wigan's Europa League excursions - in pictures

FC Sheriff v Tottenham Hotspur A victory for Spurs in the Sheriff stadium, Tirspol city will go a long way towards their qualification for the next Europa League stage Photograph: Steven Paston/Action Images

The home side are the stronger and sharper side in the opening exchanges but it's Tottenham who make the first attack count, when Jan Vertonghen rose highest to head home Christian Eriksen's curling cross Photograph: Steven Paston/Action Images

A flying Djibril Paye attempts to block Aaron Lennon's cross as the visitors attempt to extend their lead, which they need to do as FC Sheriff have pressed Tottenham ferociously and created several chances to pull level and Andre Villas Boas must know his team are lucky to be ahead Photograph: Doru Dumitru/EPA

Jermain Defoe doubles Tottenham's lead in the 75th minute with a 25 yarder which flies into the net via a deflection. That goal means he equals Martin Chivers' European goal-scoring record for Tottenham Photograph: Steven Paston/Action Images

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas and the smattering of Spurs fans in the Sheriff Stadium seem pleased with the victory. It wasn't easy because Sheriff were physically and tactically a match for them, but the home side's slack finishing ultimately made it a rewarding evening for the visitors. Final score: FC Sheriff 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur Photograph: Steven Paston/Action Images

Wigan Athletic v FC Rubin Kazan Rubin Kazan start strongly and take the lead on the quarter hour mark. On the left flank, Chris Mavinga spots Aleksandr Prudnikov's run and curls a lovely pass over the right side of the Wigan defence. Prudnikov peels away from his marker, takes the ball down effortlessly and then slots it underneath Carson with his left foot Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images

Just before half time parity is restored parity when Nick Powell drives in from the left, on to his right foot, and then skims a low drive into the bottom-right corner from 25 yards. Having shared the spoils at the final whistle both teams remain well appointed to progress to the next stage. Final score: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Rubin Kazan Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images

Swansea City v Kuban Krasnodar Nathan Dyer skips past the challenge of Lorenzo Melgarejo Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images

Swansea finally get into their groove and break the deadlock. Shelvey plays a sharp pass into Michu, 30 yards from goal, and he instantly finds Vazquez before loping into the area. Alvaro Vazquez then scooped a sublime pass over the top of the Kuban defence and with the goalkeeper, Aleksandr Belenov, too hesitant, Michu bravely slid in and poked the ball under his rather ill-advised star-jump Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

In the very last minute, a long ball through the middle catches Swansea's defence out and Ibrahima Balde runs through, beats Gerhard Tremmel to the ball and is sent flying. Tremmel is booked and the ref points to the spot Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images

Djibril Cisse steps up and strokes the penalty confidently into the bottom-right corner with his right foot. Tremmel went the right way but he wasn't saving that Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images

Swansea's Alvaro Vazquez looks dejected at the end of the match, and with good reason. Michael Laudrup's side still have some work to do after conceding that late penalty. They remain top on seven points but Valencia are hot on their heels. Final score: Swansea City 1-1 Kuban Krasnodar Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images