Tottenham vs Wolves Report

Scorers: Bentancur 12’, Johnson 45+3’; Hwang 7’, Larsen 87’

A late goal from Jørgen Strand Larsen secured a valuable 2-2 draw for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur, maintaining Vítor Pereira’s unbeaten start as Wolves manager and heaping further pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

First Half: A Rapid Start and Missed Opportunities

Wolves began brightly, taking the lead in the 7th minute through a well-executed set-piece. A short free-kick to the edge of the box found Hwang Hee-chan, who curled a precise shot in off the post, leaving Fraser Forster rooted to the spot.

Spurs, in a familiar position of having to chase a game, responded quickly. Rodrigo Bentancur powered home a header from Pedro Porro’s corner in the 12th minute to level the scores.

The hosts then grew into the game, dominating possession and creating further chances, including a missed opportunity for Radu Drăgușin from another Porro corner.

The turning point of the half appeared to come in the 36th minute when André brought down Brennan Johnson in the box, earning Spurs a penalty. However, José Sá guessed correctly to deny Son Heung-min from the spot, preserving parity for Wolves.

Spurs eventually capitalised on their momentum deep into first-half stoppage time. A quick interchange between Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski saw the Welsh forward rifle a shot past Sá, giving Spurs a 2-1 lead at the break.

Second Half: Wolves Fight Back Amid Defensive Tension

Both sides suffered injury setbacks early in the second half, with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha and Spurs’ Destiny Udogie forced off. The disrupted rhythm led to a more cautious period, with Spurs introducing fresh legs through a triple substitution just after the hour mark.

Wolves struggled to threaten consistently but remained resilient defensively. Santiago Bueno’s goal-saving clearance denied Kulusevski what would have been a decisive third goal for Spurs, keeping Wolves in the contest as tension mounted in the stands.

With time ticking away, Wolves found an equaliser in the 87th minute. A perfectly weighted through ball from Rayan Aït-Nouri split the Spurs defence, allowing Jørgen Strand Larsen to race through and finish emphatically at the near post.

What This Means

• Tottenham Hotspur: The draw extends Spurs’ winless run at home in the Premier League to over two months, leaving Postecoglou’s side mired in the bottom half of the table.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers: Wolves remain just two points above the relegation zone but continue to show resilience under Pereira, going unbeaten in three league games.

Next Fixtures

• Tottenham Hotspur: Face a tough away trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, where they’ll look to bounce back.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers: Host Aston Villa in a crucial West Midlands derby as they aim to climb further away from danger.

Wolves’ fighting spirit and late drama under Pereira are becoming hallmarks of his tenure, while Spurs’ defensive frailties continue to undermine their campaign.

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