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 0-0 Bournemouth
19 mins
A great flick in the box almost turns a cross into a great goal, but it’s straight at Vicario.
The home fans are getting a little restless here, with the hosts giving away possession yet again.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
17 mins
Better from Spurs as Porro makes a good run into the box and forces Kepa to turn away his cross.
However, the Cherries counter well and Tavernier sweeps it across to Kluivert, who skips past Romero and forces the defender to bring him down on the edge of the box.
It’s a free-kick right on the edge of the ‘D’.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
14 mins
Little flashes of quality all over the pitch so far, but neither side has been able to put the finishing touches on an attack.
Johnson and Huijsen are the latest two, with Johnson initially making a brilliant run before some great covering defending from the Spaniard.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
12 mins
Romero gives it away again near his own box but fortunately for Spurs it isn’t an easy chance to capitalise on.
The Argentine is looking rusty at the moment, though we should give Bournemouth’s high press some credit too.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
10 mins
Some lovely play from Spence on a couple of occasions already, and his latest venture forwards ends with Odobert’s goalbound shot requiring a block.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
8 mins
Plenty of action to start with in north London then!
Adams almost creates another chance with a sliding tackle, but he’s penalised for a foul.
Spurs have looked to keep possession over the last few minutes as they hope to settle.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
6 mins
Great play from the hosts this time as Spence receives a brilliant pass on the overlap before his cross wins a corner.
From the set-piece, Solanke’s header requires a block from a Bournemouth man near the goal line.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
5 mins
Another chance for the Cherries as Romero’s pass to Bissouma is poor, putting him under a lot of pressure. Kluivert comes in to nick the ball away and he’s one-v-one with Vicario, but the ‘keeper makes a good save.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
3 mins
Spurs have given possession away cheaply a couple of times already, and twice in dangerous areas too. The hosts haven’t managed to settle at all yet.
It’s Bournemouth who are the first in the book though as Marcus Tavernier gets a yellow for a trip.
Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth
1 min
Oh my word! A hugs chance within 15 seconds as Romero inexplicably tries to square a pass across his box and plays it straight to Evanilson.
The Bournemouth man is 1-v-1 with Vicario but he’s under pressure and can only direct his shot too close to the ‘keeper.
Nothing comes from the corner, but what a start!
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