It's a great comeback for the hosts after going down 2-0. Spurs would have expected the three points at that point, but truth be told, the Greek side was the stronger team early on. A point each entering Matchday 2.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Olympiacos Champions League score: Kane and Co. blow two-goal lead, earn draw in opener
Tottenham gave up a goal right before and right after half time
Tottenham opened up its Champions League campaign with a 2-2 draw at Olympiacos on Wednesday in Group B play. Spurs blew a 2-0 lead that they earned just 30 minutes into the match. Harry Kane scoring a penalty in the 26th minute and Lucas Moura made it 2-0 four minutes later with a lovely placed finish into the left side of the goal.
But Olympiacos did not give up, using pressure to cause Spurs trouble. Daniel Podence cut the lead to 2-1 just before the break with a clever finish. The home side then got a penalty of its own that Mathie Valbuena finished with precision to draw level at 2-2 early in the second half. Here's Podence's strike.
It's a fine result for both teams. Olympiakos started off better and deserved to go a goal up in the first half. Spurs will be bothered with blowing the lead, but they were fortunate to go up with the early chances the hosts had.
Below you'll find the scoring summary and our live blog of Spurs vs. Olympiacos.
Full time: Olympiacos 2, Tottenham 2
⚽ 26' TOT - Harry Kane (P)
⚽ 30' TOT - Lucas Moura
⚽ 44' OLY - Daniel Podence
⚽ 54' OLY - Mathieu Valbuena (P)
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65' Just under a half an hour to go in this one. All to play for as Dele Alli is stopped on a fantastic shot from inside the box. Looked to be the 3-2!
54' GOAL OLYMPIACOS!!!! 2-2!!!! Valbuena finishes the penalty with class! Game. On.
HALF TIME: Tottenham 2-1 Olympiacos
HT: A fun first half with three goals. Tottenham goes into the break 2-1, but Spurs are a bit fortunate. They weren't the best team for most of the first half, but they took their chances. Life for Olympiakos with Podence's goal just before the break.
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