Alejo Veliz Nets First Tottenham Goal In High-Scoring Loss At Brighton

Alejo Veliz scored the first goal of his Premier League career but it came in a defeat as Tottenham lost 4-2 at Brighton on Thursday night.

Alejo Veliz scored the first goal of his Premier League career but it came in a defeat as Tottenham lost 4-2 at Brighton on Thursday night.

Spurs were losing 4-0 until the 20-year-old netted a consolation goal in the 81st minute following a cut-back from captain Son Heung-min.

But Veliz's mood was seemingly not overly dampened by the scoreline as he celebrated with plenty of gusto.

Spurs later pulled another goal back courtesy of Ben Davies but a frantic finish could not prevent a fifth EPL loss of the season.

Alejo Veliz pictured celebrating after scoring his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in a 4-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion :: IMAGO/Focus Images/Jeremy Landey

Teenage defender Jack Hinshelwood had earlier rocketed Brighton into the lead in the 11th minute.

Joao Pedro then scored twice from the penalty spot, either side of a stunning strike from Pervis Estupinan, who celebrated by announcing in front of a nearby TV camera: "I'm back!"

Richarlison had two goals disallowed for offside before Veliz and Davies struck late on.

Brighton are now just six points behind Spurs in the Premier League table.

Highlights: Brighton 4-2 Tottenham