Brighton dropped points to Tottenham Hotspur after conceding a late goal at the Gaughan Group Stadium. A strong performance from the Seagulls saw a high tempo that led to their success. Elisabeth Terland scored her 13th goal of the season after a lovely cross from Pauline Bremer found the Norwegian striker. However, the host found the late equalizer in the 80th minute as Bethany England looped the ball into the back of the net, securing a point in the Women’s Super League. Written by Samuel Skedge
Previously losing 2-1 to Everton, Mikey Harris’s team brought in 6 changes to the starting eleven. Including Thorisdottir, Losada, Bremer, Lee, Haley and first-time starter, Loeck.
A fast-paced start to the game saw both sides creating chances in an attempt to take an early lead. But it was the North London club with the first attacking threat, as the Spurs team found the quick Charlotte Grant on the counterattack who slotted the ball just wide of the post. Mikey Harris’s team was fortunate as Tottenham should have converted.
Brighton retaliated with a high press which forced an error in the backline, as Terland took advantage, but her shot was struck straight at the keeper. Albion kept the pressure on the Spurs’ defence, Bremer whipped a ball and was met by a thunderous header from Terland.
Goalkeeper Barbora Votíková’s great effort pushed the header onto the bar, but Terland was quickest to pounce and rebound into the net in the 17th minute
Near the end of the second half, Spurs were roaring for an equaliser as the ball went nicely to Grant who was left wide open on the right-hand side. She tried to place the ball but was met with a safe save by debutant Melina Loeck. The pressure continued as Jessica Naz stormed down the line and played a beautiful layoff to England whose effort is tipped over the bar. The Brighton defence fends any more attacks and survived the first half.
Tottenham carried on where they left off and were creating attacking threats. The last-ditch and frantic defence from Brighton ends with Kit Graham just on the edge of the box. Her curling effort just whiskers past the post.
Spurs pressure finally prevails as in the 80th minute, Ashleigh Neville’s accurate cross finds England who lobbed the ball into the net. The English striker continues her fine form, and makes no mistake in finding the leveller. The last chance of the game came to the Tottenham goal scorer whose long distant shot seemed destined to go in but rattled the crossbar resulting in a draw.
With this 1-1 result, Brighton remained in 8th place in the Women’s Super League table. The seagulls will play their last home game next week against Aston Villa who is just above them in the standings.
