Spurs Rally from 2-0 Down as Brighton Gift Late Own Goal
What a rollercoaster at the Amex Stadium this weekend, where Brighton and Tottenham served up a dramatic Premier League clash that ended 2-2. For Spurs fans, it was another reminder that their team can still make life difficult for themselves, but this time, there was also a sense of resilience that wasn’t always present in recent seasons.
The game started brightly for Brighton — quite literally. Within just eight minutes, Yankuba Minteh struck with confidence, bursting past the defense, rounding goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, and calmly slotting home. It was the sort of strike that exposed Tottenham’s still shaky defensive lines under their new manager, Thomas Frank. The problems didn’t stop there. Just past the half-hour mark, Yasin Ayari unleashed a long-range effort that caught Vicario off guard and rippled the net. Suddenly, Brighton were two goals to the good, and the home crowd was buzzing.
At that point, many might have expected Spurs to crumble. After all, last season they were notorious for fading in such moments. But this time, the response was different. Just before half-time, Richarlison pounced inside the box. His effort wasn’t the prettiest, but it found its way over the line despite Brighton protests. That goal pulled Spurs back into the contest and set the stage for a second-half revival.
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Brighton still carried plenty of threat, with Minteh’s pace causing repeated problems. Yet, their intensity dropped after losing Carlos Baleba to injury. Tottenham began to see more of the ball, pushing higher up the pitch and asking questions of the Brighton defense. Substitute Xavi Simons nearly delivered the equalizer with two dangerous attempts, forcing Bart Verbruggen into a fine save before dragging another chance just wide.
The breakthrough finally came in the 82nd minute, though in the most unfortunate manner for Brighton. A low cross from Mohammed Kudus was met awkwardly by defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who turned the ball into his own net. Spurs had their equalizer, and the away fans erupted.
In stoppage time, Kudus came close to snatching all three points, but his shot was deflected behind. Despite piling on late pressure, Tottenham couldn’t find a winner. Still, the comeback from two goals down showed a growing character under Frank’s leadership.
For Brighton, it was a tale of two halves — sharp, clinical, and composed early on, but ultimately guilty of letting control slip and gifting their opponents a lifeline. They extended their unbeaten home run, but frustration lingered over missed chances and defensive lapses.
For Spurs, it wasn’t perfect. The familiar defensive frailties were still there. Yet, the fightback, the intensity, and the refusal to fold were encouraging signs. Instead of surrendering, this time they left with a point — and a reminder that progress often comes through battles like these.
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