Charlton succomb to stunning Spurs comeback

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 18:09, 01 October 2005

Alexei Smertin rides the challenge of Jermaine Jenas

Bent scores his second goal just after the half-time break

Darren Bent celebrates his first goal

Jerome Thomas in a packed midfield

Radostin Kishishev clashes with Aaron Lennon

Winger Dennis Rommedahl is tracked by Edgar Davids

Robbie Keane acknowledges the away support after scoring the winner in a dramatic Tottenham comeback at The Valley. Picture by MATTHEW WALKER

Charlton Athletic 2 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur

CHARLTON conceded a two goal lead to surrender all three points to Tottenham Hotspur at The Valley on Saturday.

Top scorer Darren Bent scored midway through the first half and again just after the break to put the home side firmly in control.

But Spurs captain Ledley King began the turnaround three minutes later and Egyptian forward Mido equalised in the 64th minute.

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And substitute Robbie Keane stunned the home crowd when he completed the remarkable comeback with 10 minutes to go.

Charlton put some late pressure on Paul Robinson in the Tottenham goal, but they couldn't find a leveller.

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