December 31, (THEWILL) – A dramatic late equaliser from Tariq Lamptey helped Brighton and Hove Albion earn a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in Monday’s Premier League match at Villa Park.
The visitors struck first through Simon Adingra, who found the net with a precise finish into the far corner during the opening phase.
However, the momentum shifted when Joao Pedro’s challenge on Morgan Rogers resulted in a penalty, which Ollie Watkins converted successfully.
The second half began with Villa taking control, their dominance rewarded when Rogers put the home team ahead following an assist from Watkins.
The goal appeared to put Villa in a commanding position to strengthen their pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification.
Brighton demonstrated their determination in the final stages, with Joao Pedro turning provider for Lamptey, who struck a powerful low shot beyond goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the 80th minute.
It was a significant moment for Brighton, who have struggled to find winning form in recent weeks.
The result leaves Unai Emery’s Villa squad in 9th position in the EPL standings, while Brighton remains two points behind in 10th place.
For Brighton, the draw extends their winless streak to seven matches, though they will take encouragement from their late response.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
