Tottenham Hotspur battled from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion in a dramatic Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
The Seagulls made a flying start when Yankuba Minteh struck in the 8th minute to put the home side ahead. His early goal set the tone for Brighton, who dominated possession and kept Spurs on the back foot.
Their pressure paid off again in the 31st minute as Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari doubled the lead with a composed finish, sending the home fans into wild celebrations.
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Tottenham, however, refused to be blown away. Brazilian forward Richarlison pulled one back in the 43rd minute, latching on to a precise pass before beating the goalkeeper to cut Brighton’s lead in half just before the break.
The second half was tightly contested, with Brighton looking to restore their cushion and Spurs pressing for an equaliser. Their persistence eventually paid off in the 82nd minute when Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke put the ball into his own net under pressure, gifting Tottenham the leveller.
Both sides pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but the points were shared after an intense 90 minutes on the south coast.
The result means Brighton maintain their strong home form but will be disappointed after letting a two-goal advantage slip, while Spurs will see the comeback as a display of resilience on the road.
The draw leaves Tottenham five points adrift of the Premier League leaders, while Brighton remains in mid-table, reflecting their inconsistent start to the season.
