"Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke scored a late own goal as Tottenham battled back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Amex Stadium. Spurs looked destined to suffer a first top-flight away defeat since the summer appointment of Thomas Frank following first-half finishes from Seagulls pair Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari. But Richarlison's scrappy goal on the stroke of half-time halved the deficit"
"A 10th point from five league fixtures under Frank lifts the Europa League holders into second spot - above north London rivals Arsenal, who host Manchester City on Sunday. Tottenham recalled Destiny Udogie, João Palhinha and Wilson Odobert following Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win over Villarreal, while Carlos Baleba and Brajan Gruda returned as part of four Brighton changes. The visitors began in the ascendancy but fell behind in the eighth minute."
"Following good work from Gruda, Georginio Rutter's through ball exposed Spurs' high defensive line, allowing Minteh to race clear and calmly round goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario before prodding into the empty net. Tottenham continued to dominate possession - without seriously threatening - only to fall further behind in the 31st minute. After Spurs appealed in vain for a foul on Richarlison close to halfway, Ayari collected a misplaced pass from Lucas Bergvall before unleashing a swerving shot"
Brighton took a 2-0 first-half lead through Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari after Spurs' high defensive line and a misplaced pass were exploited. Richarlison pulled a goal back on the stroke of half-time to halve the deficit. Xavi Simons' introduction increased Tottenham's attacking threat, and Jan Paul van Hecke diverted the ball past Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen eight minutes from time to secure a 2-2 draw. Tottenham recalled Destiny Udogie, João Palhinha and Wilson Odobert after their Champions League win, while Brighton made four changes including Carlos Baleba and Brajan Gruda. The point lifts Spurs to second place.
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