The BBC also couldn't beat Son Heung-min, but it wasn't easy to win the NEW Superstar Frank. Shaky defense Tottenham drew 22 against Brighton
Sep 21, 2025
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Tottenham, led by head coach Thomas Frank, drew 2-2 against Brighton in the fifth round of the English Premier League (EPL) at the American Express Stadium in Brighton, England, on the 20th (Korea time).
Tottenham maintained its two wins and one draw in the last three games. However, he has only one draw and two losses in the last three games against Brighton, especially in Brighton away games, but he failed to secure victory in Brighton away games after Son Heung-min left the team. It was a fortunate game for Tottenham. He scored two runs in the first half alone, but he recovered two goals to close the gap and earn one point.
Tottenham played in a 4-3-3 formation. Wilson O'Dober, Hishalisson, Mohammed Kudus on the front three-top, and Rodrigo Bentancur, João Paligna and Lucas Beribal on the midfield. The defense was built by Destiny Udogi, Mickey Panderpen, Christian Romero and Pedro Porro. The goal was guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.
Brighton fought back with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Giorgiño Rutter was supported on the front line, and the second line was supported by Kaoru Mitoma, Brayan Gruda, and Yankuba Minte. Yasin Ayari and Carlos Valieva worked together for the third term. The four backs consisted of only Ferdinand Cardioglu, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul Panheke and Joel Felt. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Bart Perbruggen.
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Tottenham also worked hard after losing a point. In the 25th minute of the first half, Hishalisson received a long pass from the back. After attempting to break through the area to the left of the penalty, he attempted a powerful shot at the near goal. But the ball hit the side net.
Brighton widened the gap. Ayari did not miss the gap between Tottenham's defense trying to pressure loosely. Without hesitation, he attempted a right-footed mid-range shot. The ball poked right into the corner of the goal. Vicario blew himself up, but it wasn't enough. Brighton widened the gap by two goals.
Tottenham didn't back down either. He recovered one goal before the end of the first half. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Hishalisson, located in the center of the box, aimed at the goal with a clean right-footed shot. He shook the net as it was and saved the spark of the chase. Brighton's 2-1 lead ended the first half.
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The effect of recruiting Simmons shone. Simmons rocked the Brighton defense between center and side. In the 23rd minute of the second half, he aimed for Brighton's net with a direct shot, but was blocked. Tottenham laughed after a series of attacks. In the 36th minute of the second half, Kudus' cross hit Panheke's foot and scored a lucky own goal.
Tottenham continued to try to turn the tables on Brighton's goal after the tie, but no additional points were scored and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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However, there were also some problems. The Athletic said: "'Brighton has broken Tottenham's solid defence. Frank's aggressive man-marking method worked in other games, but against Brighton, the defense was too often out of position and the gap was exposed'
England's BBC also reported 'Tottenham fought back, but defended poorly. Tottenham might have had to play a better defense. He might have been disappointed that he didn't get three points because he still fought back and showed how he could take something from the game. One of the concerns is that the defense has been strengthened, while the offense has deteriorated. Of the 11 shots in this game, only three were effective shots, he explained.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
