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Brighton recover twice to share points with Stoke

Brighton recover twice to share points with Stoke

By REUTERS

Stoke City's Joe Allen in action with Brighton's Dale Stephens during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Stoke City, at The American Express Community Stadium, in Brighton, Britain, on November 20, 2017. Photo: Action Images via Reuters

  • Brighton twice come from behind to earn 2-2 draw with Stoke
  • Stoke went ahead in 28th minute through Choupo-Moting
  • Brighton claims for penalty dismissed when Murray went down
  • Hosts drew level through Gross just before halftime
  • Moments later Stoke regained the lead with Zouma header
  • Brighton winger Izquierdo got the equaliser on the hour
  • Promoted Brighton stand in ninth place, Stoke are 15th
  • Brighton at Manchester United next, Stoke visit Crystal Palace
Promoted Brighton's promising Premier League campaign continued as they twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Stoke City on Monday. Stoke's Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri created the opener with a fine long pass to forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting who showed skill and composure to finish in the 28th minute. The hosts were furious when their penalty appeal was turned down after Glenn Murray fell under a Ryan Shawcross challenge but they levelled in the 44th as Pascal Gross hooked the ball home after a powerful solo run from Davy Propper. Moments later Stoke restored their advantage when Brighton defender Bruno turned his back on a corner and the ball bounced off him to on-loan Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma who headed home. However, Brighton deserved at least a point and got their just reward on the hour when Colombian winger Jose Izquierdo fired home at the second attempt after a clever Murray pass. The draw leaves Brighton in ninth place on 16 points from 12 games while Stoke are 15th on 13 points.