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 0-1 Bournemouth
53 mins
Spurs had started this half as the better side but that goal has reminded them of what the visitors are capable of.
The hosts do go very close though, as Son cuts inside and tries to find the far corner with a curling effort, but it’s deflected and goes inches wide of the post.
DISALLOWED GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
52 mins
DISALLOWED GOAL! The hosts double their lead, but there’s a check for offside...It won’t be given.
It all comes from a good Spurs chance, as it’s played forward to Semenyo, who drives towards the box before squaring a perfect pass to Kluivert, who finishes well.
Semenyo had drifted offside in the build-up though.
Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
48 mins
Odobert’s deflected shot nearly falls for Solanke, but it’s poked away at the last. Spurs have started with plenty of tempo here.
Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
47 mins
Spurs have made a couple of changes at half-time, with Bergvall and Son coming on for Bissouma and Johnson.
KICK-OFF! Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
We’re back underway in north London. Spurs have work to do here, while the Cherries are on course to go sixth, just one point behind City in fifth.
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
A tough half for Spurs here. They’ve looked off the pace in truth, and they find themselves behind at the break.
Bournemouth have been good value for their lead and could have had more – they’ve had by far the better chances so far.
It should be an intriguing second half in the capital.
HALF-TIME! Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth
45 +1 mins
The half ends with another Bournemouth attack but it comes to nothing before the referee blows the whistle.
There are boos at the break from the home fans!
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