Brighton v Tottenham LIVE: Result and reaction after hosts complete crazy comeback to beat Spurs
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham: Danny Welbeck’s header completed a remarkable win for the hosts after Spurs had led 2-0
Brighton completed a remarkable comeback victory over Tottenham to continue their unbeaten home start to the Premier League season.
Fabian Hurzeler’s hosts had appeared bound for defeat after Spurs seized control of the contest with two first-half goals, but roared back after the interval to strike thrice in 20 minutes and swing the game their way. Danny Welbeck headed home to complete the turnaround after Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter had restored Brighton to level pegging. It had threatened to be another tough day for Hurzeler’s side after yet more defensive lapses allowed Brennan Johnson and James Maddison to pounce, but a stirring turnaround lifts them above their opponents and into the top six.
Johnson’s goal meant the Welshman had scored in six successive games but Ange Postecoglou sorely missed absent captain Son Heung-min as his side collapsed. The Australian will have plenty to chew over during the international break as he looks to restore order.
Re-live all of the action from the Amex Stadium below:
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 87 minutes
Now it’s Minteh’s turn to traipse off, Brajan Gruda replacing him and making a debut after an injury-disrupted start to life at Brighton.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 85 minutes
Yankuba Minteh’s wild strike allows Tottenham to make that alteration: exit James Maddison, enter 17-year-old Mikey Moore.
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Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 83 minutes
A firm hand! Destiny Udogie tugs a shot back across Bart Verbruggen, who has learned from him limp wrist for James Maddison’s goal earlier and ensures he plants a strong palm in the way.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 82 minutes
Danny Welbeck hadn’t scored against Tottenham in the Premier League since 2014, by the way.
Young Mikey Moore looks to be Ange Postecoglou’s next change.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 80 minutes
An excellent sliding tackle from Cristian Romero prevents Julio Enciso advancing along the byline, his challenge taking a piece of Enciso’s shin on its way out of play to ensure it will be a goal kick. But that’s not the box in which Tottenham want to be doing their best work in these final ten minutes.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 79 minutes
Ange Postecoglou seeks stability - enter Pape Matar Sarr and, at his old home, Yves Bissouma. Rodrigo Bentancur and Timo Werner make a wounded trudge off.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 78 minutes
Pedro Porro rattles a shot into the chest of Igor, standing tall on the edge of the Brighton box. James Maddison then slices an effort well wide of goal, to the home fans’ delight.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 76 minutes
Ange Postecoglou appears to be considering a double switch of his own. Tottenham need to restore some degree of control to their game.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 74 minutes
Two Brighton changes: Georginio Rutter and Carlos Baleba are replaced by Julio Enciso and Mats Wieffer.
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