Spurs' Troubles Deepen as Wolves Grab Late Equalizer in Dramatic Draw
In a match that seemed to epitomize Tottenham’s recent struggles, Wolves snatched a late equalizer to deepen Ange Postecoglou’s woes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After leading 2-1 at halftime, Spurs were unable to hold onto their advantage, with Jørgen Strand Larsen striking late to make it 2-2, leaving the home crowd frustrated and questioning their team’s direction.
Tottenham’s hopes were high going into the game, expecting a home victory against relegation-threatened Wolves. But even with a thrilling first half that saw both teams trade blows, Spurs could not capitalize on their chances. It all started with Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan scoring a spectacular goal to give them the lead. Hwang, making his first Premier League start since August, was given too much space outside the box, curling a first-time effort past Spurs’ goalkeeper. It wasn’t long before Spurs responded, with Rodrigo Bentancur scoring the equalizer off a corner. Then, a penalty miss from Son Heung-min added more tension, with goalkeeper José Sá diving the right way to deny the Spurs captain.
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Despite these setbacks, Tottenham took the lead through Brennan Johnson, who finished a well-worked move involving Dejan Kulusevski. Spurs seemed to be in control at the break, but their failure to extend the lead in the second half proved costly. Missed chances piled up, including one when Yves Bissouma’s shot flew high and wide. With the game approaching its final stages, there was a growing sense of unease in the stadium, and the fear that a late Wolves goal was coming was palpable.
Wolves, managed by VÃtor Pereira, had been revitalized after his arrival, and they proved dangerous right up until the final whistle. In the 87th minute, Rayan Aït-Nouri drove forward and slid a perfect pass to substitute Strand Larsen, who controlled and fired a shot into the near corner, giving Wolves a deserved point. The goal sparked a mixture of disbelief and frustration among Spurs fans, who greeted the final whistle with boos.
For Postecoglou, the result was another blow to his hopes of stabilizing the team. The injury crisis at Spurs has already stretched the squad thin, and this game showed the toll it has taken. Destiny Udogie was forced off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, adding to the mounting list of absentees, including key players like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Postecoglou’s frustration was evident post-match, as he took responsibility for the result, acknowledging the hard work from his players but expressing the pain of seeing their efforts go unrewarded.
Tottenham’s recent form remains troubling, with just one win in their last seven league matches, leaving them mired in mid-table. The team’s vulnerabilities are clear, and as the new year approaches, they will need to find solutions quickly if they are to turn things around. With a challenging fixture list ahead, starting with Newcastle next week, Postecoglou’s side is running out of time to regain their confidence and consistency.
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