Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen secures a dramatic late equalizer against Tottenham in north London

In the closing minutes of an intense showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wolves substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen stunned the home crowd.

With just three minutes left on the clock, Larsen latched onto a well-placed pass from Rayan Ait-Nouri and delivered a thunderous strike past Fraser Forster at his near post, salvaging a crucial point for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Tottenham’s Struggles Continue Under Pressure

For Tottenham, it was yet another frustrating evening.

Despite recovering from an early setback to take the lead, Spurs could not hold on to secure all three points.

The result does little to ease the mounting pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou, whose team has managed just one win in their last seven Premier League outings.

The boos that echoed around the stadium at the final whistle reflected the fans’ growing discontent.

Injury Woes and Discipline Issues Mount

Adding to Tottenham’s woes was the sight of Destiny Udogie limping off with a hamstring injury, further deepening their defensive crisis.

To make matters worse, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur received his fifth yellow card of the season, earning him a suspension just two matches after returning from a seven-game ban for controversial remarks in the media.

Wolves in Resurgent Form Under New Management

On the other hand, Wolves arrived in north London with confidence, riding the wave of a revival under new manager Vitor Pereira.

The team had already secured back-to-back wins without conceding since Pereira took over, and they showed resilience against Spurs despite missing their star attacker Matheus Cunha.

Cunha, awaiting the outcome of a violent conduct charge, still managed to make his presence felt early in the game.

Wolves Strike Early but Spurs Respond

Wolves opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a clever set-piece routine.

Ait-Nouri deceived Spurs by feinting a shot and instead passing to Hee-chan Hwang, who shrugged off his marker and finished clinically inside the post.

However, Tottenham quickly equalized through a Rodrigo Bentancur header from a well-delivered Pedro Porro corner, marking the Uruguayan’s first goal since his return from suspension.

Missed Chances and Penalty Drama

Tottenham had opportunities to take control but struggled with composure in front of goal.

Radu Dragusin missed a clear chance with a header, and Yves Bissouma blasted over from the edge of the box.

A controversial penalty decision offered Spurs a lifeline, but Son Heung-min’s tame effort was easily saved by Jose Sa, showcasing a lack of confidence in the Tottenham camp.

Brennan Johnson Breaks the Deadlock

In first-half stoppage time, Brennan Johnson finally broke through for Spurs.

Linking up beautifully with Dejan Kulusevski, Johnson rifled home his first goal in eight games, bringing relief to the home side as they headed into the break with a slender lead.

Injuries Take Their Toll on Both Sides

The second half saw more disruptions, with Wolves’ Andre and Tottenham’s Udogie both forced off due to injuries.

For Spurs, the defensive reshuffle brought Sergio Reguilon back into the fold for his first Premier League appearance since 2022, but their backline remained vulnerable.

Strand Larsen’s Heroics Seal the Draw

Despite Tottenham’s efforts to hold on, it was Wolves who had the final say.

Strand Larsen’s powerful strike in the 87th minute silenced the home fans and capped a spirited performance from the visitors.

For Tottenham, it was another missed opportunity, leaving them to reflect on their defensive frailties and squandered chances.

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