Tottenham fought from two goals down to deny Bournemouth a victory that would have boosted their Champions League qualification hopes, after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga conceded a late penalty for a foul on Son Heung Min.
Andoni Iraola’s stylish, high-energy team deservedly led thanks to goals either side of half time from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson, with the Cherries on their way to moving into sixth place in the Premier League table.
But Spurs, who were booed off at half-time, pulled one back through Pape Matar Sarr’s miscued cross, before Kepa came rushing off his line looking to reach a through ball only to instead foul Tottenham skipper Son.
Son stepped up to dink his penalty down the middle, rescuing a point for Tottenham after back-to-back defeats. It lifts some pressure on Ange Postecoglou ahead of Thursday’s Europa League last-16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar, with Spurs trailing 1-0.
Bournemouth remain 8th in the table and will wonder what could have been after blowing a two-goal lead. Follow all the reaction from Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth below.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
90 +2 mins
It’s the visitors applying all the pressure in added time so far, though Spence does well to shepherd Ouattara off the ball.
The Cherries come again but Kerkez’s cross is a little wild and goes out for a throw.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
90 mins
Six minutes of added time! Bournemouth have scored eight goals on 90 minutes or later so far this season.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
89 mins
A small break in play as Semenyo is down. There should be a decent chunk of added time here.
Luis Sinisterra comes on for Semenyo.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
87 mins
Udogie comes on for Porro for Spurs. Still plenty of time left in this one for either side to grab a winner.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
85 mins
It’s Bournemouth’s turn to threaten after the equaliser, but Ouattara narrowly misses slipping through the final pass.
Vicario collects the long throw but he’s in no rush to restart play just now.
Huijsen and Maddison are booked for a coming together in the middle of the park.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
84 mins
GOAL! Son steps up to take and he sends Kepa the wrong way with a cushioned effort.
Sort of looked like a scuffed panenka attempt but they all count!
PENALTY! Tottenham 1-2 Bournemouth
82 mins
PENALTY TO SPURS! It’s blatant, and it’s so bad from Kepa.
Son latches on to a through ball in the box and he’s almost taking it out of play but Kepa has come so far off his line and he dives for it, taking Son out for an obvious penalty.
The challenge was made not too far from the edge of the box!
Tottenham 1-2 Bournemouth
80 mins
Some great work from van de Ven almost starts the counter but his final pass goes awry.
The visitors make a change as goalscorer Marcus Tavernier comes off for David Brooks.
Tottenham 1-2 Bournemouth
77 mins
Spurs aren’t out of this one yet but they’re running out of time and you can tell in their play. Too much has been sloppy when in possession.
Take nothing away from the Cherries though – their pressing has been brilliant, as have some of their attacking combinations.
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