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 0-1 Tottenham, 27 minutes
A clash between James Maddison and Joel Veltman sees neither emerge with credit. The Tottenham midfielder is first a little theatrical in his tumble under pressure from the Brighton defender, but he’s then thoroughly outdone by the Dutchman in the thespian stakes as Veltman falls to floor after a brush of arms. The referee gives both of them short shrift.
GOAL! Brighton 0-1 TOTTENHAM (Brennan Johnson, 24 minutes)
That one will count! He just can’t stop scoring!
Six games in a row with a goal for Brennan Johnson! Brighton give the ball away in midfield and Dominic Solanke can survey an inviting defensive shape, plenty of space through which to thread a pass. The weight is perfect for Johnson to scuttle on to, and there’s little doubt that the in-form Welshman is going to beat Bart Verbruggen.
OFFSIDE! Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 22 minutes
Tottenham think they’ve opened the scoring but Pedro Porro is offside in the build-up! A double ricochet from Timo Werner’s header results in the ball creeping across the line via James Maddison’s body, but Porro had just gone too soon earlier in the movement.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 20 minutes
A very useful foot from Lewis Dunk, using all of lank to nip in ahead of Dominic Solanke with only him between the Tottenham striker and Bart Vebruggen.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 18 minutes
Timo Werner waltzes past Joel Veltman, but can’t pick out a colleague with his cut-back.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 16 minutes
Yankuba Minteh is pretty nippy, too, though can’t manouevre around the rather larger Van de Ven, using his bulk wisely to prevent an out-and-out footrace. The game is just settling a little after the high-tempo opening.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 14 minutes
Perhaps wisely, Georginio Rutter throws Micky van de Ven off the rails before the flying Dutchman can chug out of the station. He’s whistled for a foul but we saw last week what the defender can do if he builds up a head of steam.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 11 minutes
Tottenham’s defensive line is high, pushing up beyond halfway - and Kaoru Mitoma should, therefore, not be standing offside as Georgino Rutter attempts to free him with a forward pass.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 10 minutes
That might not have been the worst pause for Brighton, however damaging losing a key defender may prove. Tottenham are slightly scratchy after the delay, with Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur nearly contriving to gift a chance the hosts’ way.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 9 minutes
It’s not been a good day for Premier League central defenders. Aston Villa lost Ezri Konsa earlier, Manchester United Harry Maguire, and now Adam Webster is being led off inside nine minutes. A grimace as he crosses the threshold - Igor is his replacement.
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