Tottenham survived an upset at Bodo/Glimt within the Champions League as they got here from two targets down to grab a late 2-2 draw.
Thomas Frank’s aspect had been poor within the Arctic Circle and had been deservedly 2-0 down after 66 minutes following Jens Petter Hauge’s superb double.
However Micky van de Ven’s purpose simply two minutes after Hauge’s second arrange a late Spurs comeback as Jostein Gundersen’s personal purpose in some way salvaged some extent for the guests.
It was one other rescue act for Tottenham after Saturday’s stoppage-time equaliser in opposition to Wolves and the 2-2 draw at Brighton, which additionally noticed them rally from 2-0 down.
However the efficiency in Norway was alarming as Spurs, who made 5 adjustments for the sport, conceded 18 photographs and had much less of the ball than Bodo/Glimt of their first-ever Champions League dwelling match within the league part.
The Norwegian champions dominated the primary half however did not take their probabilities as Kasper Hogh wildly blazed over a Thirty fifth-minute penalty, then eight minutes later Sondre Brunstad Fet put over from shut vary.
Frank surprisingly didn’t make any half-time substitutions, and Bodo’s stress finally advised within the 53rd minute as Hauge curled in a stunning end contained in the field.
Rodrigo Bentancur appeared to have grabbed an on the spot equaliser, but it surely was disallowed after a VAR evaluate following Van de Ven’s shirt pull on Odin Bjortuft within the build-up.
Bodo then doubled their lead by means of Hauge’s arrowed end into the underside nook as the house aspect appeared set for revenge on Spurs, who beat them in final season’s Europa League semi-finals.
However Van de Ven atoned for his earlier foul by giving Spurs hope with a header that sparked the guests into life.
Either side hit the woodwork late on earlier than Tottenham grabbed an equaliser within the 89th minute when substitute Archie Grey’s shot was rebounded into his personal internet by Gundersen whereas below stress from Richarlison, who was simply onside after a prolonged VAR evaluate.
Frank’s aspect, although, know they had been lucky to flee with a draw that maintains their unbeaten begin to this season’s Champions League.
Frank: Mentality earned us deserved level
Van de Ven sparked the comeback in Norway
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank talking post-match to TNT Sports activities:
“The first positive is that the mentality and character of the players was very good. We stayed in the game and kept fighting. That gave us a very good point away from home. When you’re 2-0 down against a Bodo team that is very good here, we need to be happy with that.
“Till 2-0, particularly within the first half, Bodo was higher than us. We all know they’re exceptionally good at what they’re doing. They’re effectively coached. That was clear to see within the first half. We struggled just a little bit defensively with the excessive stress and we should always’ve been braver on the ball.
“I don’t want to complain about the surface. It is what it is. There were scenarios where we could’ve kept the ball better. The most important thing is to keep trying and keep doing the right thing.
“After 2-0, we had been the perfect workforce. We acquired again from 2-0 down in opposition to Brighton. Again from behind in opposition to Wolves. Again from behind in the present day. That’s massively essential. Our mentality is to maintain operating and preserve combating exhausting.
“You have to do that in football, even if you’re on top of the game. Four points from the two games is good and also today, to get a point, is a fine start.”
Evaluation: Spurs stay unconvincing
Kasper Hogh missed a first-half penalty for Bodo/Glimt
Spurs will probably be respiratory an enormous sigh of aid after that.
The Aspmyra Stadion was a scene of jubilation earlier this yr as Spurs comfortably gained 2-0 there for a 5-1 mixture victory to succeed in the Europa League last, as they went on to raise the trophy.
However 4 months on, it was a distinct story as Spurs had been very almost frozen out within the Arctic Circle. Bodo will probably be questioning how they didn’t upset their Premier League opponents.
Tottenham had been dreadful within the first half however in some way had been nonetheless stage on the break.
Their woeful efficiency continued after half-time, and it was no shock they went 2-0 down.
Credit score to Frank’s aspect once more for coming again as they as soon as once more confirmed enormous resilience and willpower to get themselves out of a foul state of affairs.
However their final 4 video games throughout the Champions League and Premier League have been unconvincing. It’ll due to this fact please Frank they’ve solely misplaced one sport in both competitors all season.
There may be loads of room for enchancment, nonetheless, and a greater show will probably be wanted at Leeds on Saturday to instil some confidence heading into the October worldwide break.
