Comeback on the coast: Spurs rally late to deny Brighton a 2-2 draw
Tottenham came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Brighton, with Jan Paul van Hecke’s late own goal ensuring the points were shared after an absorbing contest at the Amex. Yankuba Minteh struck with Brighton’s first attack in the eighth minute, and Yasin Ayari doubled the lead with a powerful effort after 31 minutes, before Richarlison pulled one back on the stroke of half-time.
Thomas Frank’s side dominated territory and tempo after the break but was repeatedly frustrated by loose finishing and Bart Verbruggen’s handling, until Mohammed Kudus’ 82nd-minute cross forced Van Hecke to put through his own net. Spurs chased a winner, with Kudus going close in stoppage time, while Brighton defended stoutly and remained dangerous on the counter to bank a point that keeps their home unbeaten run going.
Lightning on the Break, Sting in the Finish