Brighton secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, collecting all three points in an exhilarating Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium.
The match started with Tottenham dominating the first half, looking far superior as Brighton struggled to find their rhythm. Despite their early struggles, the visitors took control of the game with some excellent attacking play.
Tottenham's Brennan Johnson opened the scoring, netting his sixth goal in his last six games, putting Spurs ahead in the first half. James Maddison doubled the lead shortly after, giving the visitors a comfortable cushion going into halftime.
However, the second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Yankuba Minteh pulled one back for Brighton just three minutes after the restart, giving the home fans hope of a comeback.
Brighton continued to press, and their persistence paid off as Georginio Rutter equalized with a well-taken goal, putting Spurs under immense pressure. Minutes later, Rutter provided a crucial assist for Danny Welbeck, delivering a sliding cross that Welbeck converted to complete the stunning turnaround.
The remarkable comeback elevated Brighton to sixth in the table, while Tottenham dropped to ninth after seven games, highlighting the unpredictability of the league this season.
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