Brighton Shocks Tottenham with 4-2 Victory in Thrilling Encounter

In a breathtaking and end-to-end match at Falmer Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning 4-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, shaking up the Premier League standings. Brighton’s triumph propelled them to eighth place, surpassing Newcastle United, and left Spurs trailing by six points, missing a golden opportunity to reclaim a spot in the top four.

The game kicked off with Brighton almost taking the lead within seven minutes, as Welbeck tested Guglielmo Vicario with two impressive saves. Joao Pedro’s brilliant play down the left set up Hinshelwood, whose powerful shot found the net, giving Brighton an early advantage.

Brighton’s lead doubled in the 23rd minute, with Jan Paul van Hecke’s header hitting the crossbar and a penalty awarded after a VAR review, as Welbeck was pulled back by Dejan Kulusevski. Joao Pedro confidently converted from the spot, securing Brighton’s two-goal lead at halftime.

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The Seagulls continued their attacking prowess, hitting the post and having a goal ruled out for offside. Richarlison also struck the post for Spurs, but Brighton maintained their two-goal lead heading into the break.

Spurs started the second half with an offside-flagged goal by Richarlison, and moments later, Estupinan marked his return with a spectacular 30-yard shot into the top corner. Joao Pedro added insult to injury with another penalty, capitalizing on a clumsy challenge by Giovani Lo Celso on Evan Ferguson.

Brighton seemed on course for a comfortable victory, but Spurs mounted a sudden comeback. Two quick goals by Veliz and Davies in five minutes injected hope for Spurs, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Despite nine minutes of stoppage time and late pressure from Spurs, Brighton held on to secure a well-deserved win.

–IANS