Brighton’s Stunning Comeback: 3 Points in the Second Half
In the English Premier League, Brighton staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Tottenham 3-2 after being 2-0 down. Ferdi Kadıoğlu started the match in the first 11 for Brighton.
In this 7th-week closing match, Brighton claimed victory in a thrilling goal battle against Tottenham.
With this win, Brighton increased their points to 12, while Tottenham remained at 10.
Second-Half Comeback
Tottenham led the first half with goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, making it 2-0 at halftime.
Brighton started the second half strongly, with Yankuba Minteh scoring in the 48th minute to cut the deficit. In the 59th minute, Georginio Rutter equalized for Brighton.
As the match entered its final 30 minutes tied 2-2, Danny Welbeck scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute, giving Brighton the lead.
The home side held on to secure the 3-2 victory.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu Started in the First 11
Brighton’s Turkish international, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, started the match but was substituted at halftime, making way for Pervis Estupinan.
Starting Lineups
Brighton: Verbruggen, Webster, Dunk, Georginio, Minteh, Welbeck, Baleba, Mitoma, Ferdi, Veltman, Hinshelwood
Tottenham: Vicario, Pedro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke, Werner
Match Highlights | Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
- 1′ Kick-off
- 9′ Brighton substitution: Igor replaces the injured Veltman.
- 21′ Tottenham goal disallowed after VAR check due to offside.
- 24′ GOAL | Tottenham leads with a goal from Brennan Johnson, assisted by Dominic Solanke. | 0-1
- 37′ GOAL | James Maddison scores to double Tottenham’s advantage. | 0-2
Halftime: Brighton 0-2 Tottenham
- 46′ Ferdi Kadıoğlu is substituted for Pervis Estupinan.
- 47′ GOAL | Yankuba Minteh scores for Brighton, reducing the deficit. | 1-2
- 59′ GOAL | Georginio Rutter equalizes for Brighton. | 2-2
- 66′ GOAL | Danny Welbeck puts Brighton ahead. | 3-2
Full-Time: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
