Tottenham held to a draw by resilient Wolves

Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with late drama denying Spurs the full three points. Despite leading for much of the second half, Tottenham were undone by a late equalizer from Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, leaving the home crowd frustrated.

Wolves strike early, Tottenham respond quickly

The match began with a shock for Tottenham as Wolves took an early lead in the seventh minute. Hee-Chan Hwang capitalized on defensive slackness to fire the visitors ahead, silencing the home supporters. Spurs, however, wasted no time in responding. Just five minutes later, Rodrigo Bentancur rose highest to meet a corner kick, directing his header into the net to level the score at 1-1.

Missed opportunity before halftime

Tottenham had a golden opportunity to take the lead just before the break. Heung-Min Son, stepping up to take a penalty after a Wolves foul in the box, was denied by goalkeeper José Sa, whose sharp save kept the match even. However, Spurs managed to find a breakthrough deep into first-half stoppage time. Brennan Johnson slotted home after a well-placed pass from Dejan Kulusevski, sending the hosts into halftime with a 2-1 advantage.

A late twist

The second half saw Tottenham largely in control, holding Wolves at bay while searching for a third goal to seal the match. Wolves, though, were far from out of the contest. In the 87th minute, Jorgen Strand Larsen delivered a hammer blow to Spurs’ hopes. His powerful strike from just outside the box found the back of the net, earning Wolves a share of the spoils and leaving Tottenham to rue their missed chances.

What it means for both teams

The draw leaves Tottenham reflecting on a match they could have won, with their inability to close out games becoming a recurring theme. For Wolves, the point represents a hard-earned result and highlights their resilience in a tough away fixture. As Spurs look to regroup and address their defensive lapses, Wolves will take confidence from their ability to compete against top opposition. Both teams now turn their attention to the next fixtures, seeking to build momentum in what remains a tightly contested Premier League season.