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Palhinha's Heroics Rescue Point for Tottenham in Tense Clash
27 Sep
Summary
- Spurs draw 1-1 with Premier League's bottom side Wolves
- Palhinha scores 94th-minute equalizer for Tottenham
- Spurs struggle to create chances, manage just one shot on target in second half
On Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Premier League's bottom side Wolves. The visitors took the lead in the first half through a close-range finish from Santiago Bueno, and Spurs struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the game.
However, Joao Palhinha rescued a point for the home team in the 94th minute with a well-taken shot from the edge of the box. The goal was Tottenham's first shot on target since the 43rd minute, highlighting their lack of attacking threat for much of the match.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank made several substitutions in an attempt to turn the game in his team's favor, bringing on the likes of Pedro Porro, Brennan Johnson, and Mathys Tel. But Wolves continued to defend resolutely, and Tottenham were unable to find a breakthrough until Palhinha's late intervention.
The result was a disappointment for Tottenham, who had hoped to capitalize on losses by their top-four rivals Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool on Saturday. Instead, they were unable to beat the Premier League's bottom club, dropping valuable points in the early stages of the season.
