Hürzeler admits Brighton left frustrated by Spurs draw | OneFootball

Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler admitted he was left frustrated after his side drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls entered the match looking to build momentum, and they made a strong start by scoring twice in the opening half-hour.

Brighton’s bright start undone by late setback

Yankuba Minteh put the home side ahead inside eight minutes, before Yasin Ayari added a second in the 31st minute to strengthen their control.

Tottenham, however, pulled one back before the interval when Richarlison struck, keeping the visitors within touching distance.

Tottenham’s late pressure was eventually rewarded in the 82nd minute. Mohammed Kudus delivered a cross that was diverted into his own net by Jan Paul van Hecke.

It was a cruel moment for Brighton, who had led for most of the game, but were left to settle for only a point.

Hürzeler reflects on a frustrating draw

Speaking after the match to Sky Sports, Hürzeler expressed disappointment, describing the result as unlucky for his team.

“Overall I think it was an unlucky draw for us.We started strongly in the first phase of the game, we created chances, we scored two goals and then we got a little bit passive. We conceded the first goal in an unlucky moment, out of an unlucky situation.”

The Brighton boss explained that his players had to dig deep defensively in the second half, while still trying to create chances in transition.

“Then in the second half we defended a lot, we had to defend but we were still very dangerous after the transition moments. I think we could finish the game with one transition action we had but we weren’t able to do this.”

He also stressed that his team kept fighting, despite conceding the equaliser late on.

“In some moments we had to suffer after we conceded the second goal. I think we showed a great reaction, we had a lot of energy on the pitch, we were trying to go for the win, we created chances.So overall of course it doesn’t feel great but I saw a lot of positives, good small steps in the right direction and then we have to keep on pushing.”

Brighton have now collected five points from their opening five Premier League fixtures. They will turn their attention to the EFL Cup, where they face Barnsley in midweek.