Spurs Comeback Against Brighton To Share Spoils At Amex | OneFootball

Tottenham Fight Back to Hold Brighton in Dramatic Clash

Early Breakthroughs Put Brighton Ahead

For half an hour at the Amex, it seemed as though Brighton were about to pull off another statement result. Yankuba Minteh’s clinical opener was followed by Yasin Ayari’s thumping drive, and suddenly the Seagulls were 2-0 to the good. Tottenham, usually so assured under Thomas Frank, had been rocked by a rare lapse in their defensive structure. Their high line was breached too easily, while Guglielmo Vicario might reflect on whether he could have done more with Ayari’s strike.

Spurs Response Built on Persistence

Tottenham refused to buckle. Richarlison seized on a loose ball after Mohammed Kudus’ effort was blocked, calmly pulling one back just before half-time. The goal changed the rhythm of the game. From that moment, Spurs dictated possession and pressed Brighton back, creating the sort of relentless pressure that has underpinned their fine start to the season.

Yet composure in front of goal deserted them. Richarlison passed up another clear chance, and substitute Xavi Simons was similarly wasteful. It was not until the 82nd minute that fortune favoured the visitors, when Jan Paul van Hecke turned Kudus’ cross into his own net. Spurs surged forward in search of a winner, but Brighton’s resilience earned them a share of the spoils.

Tottenham’s Defensive Puzzle

Thomas Frank’s reign at Tottenham has been marked by balance and defensive solidity. Before this trip to Brighton, Spurs had conceded just once all season. That made their shaky opening here difficult to reconcile. It was, though, a reminder that even an organised system can be undone by sharp, incisive counter-attacks.

The irony is that while Spurs’ back line has largely improved, their attack sometimes suffers. Eleven shots brought only three on target – a return that suggests a sharper cutting edge is still needed if they are to mount a genuine challenge for the top four.

Brighton’s Plan Nearly Rewarded

Brighton approached the contest with pragmatism, happy to let Tottenham have the ball and strike when space appeared. It was nearly enough. Just as against Manchester City, their counter-attacking blueprint almost delivered another statement win.

In the end, a deflected own goal denied them maximum points. Still, the draw maintains Brighton’s unbeaten home run and underlines their ability to frustrate and unsettle even the most ambitious opponents. Their next test – a trip to Chelsea – will stretch those credentials even further.