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Blackpool climb back out of bottom three
Last updated: 7th May 2011 
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Blackpool defender Ian Evatt was a rock at the back for the visitors, never putting a foot wrong.
Moment of the match
The relief on Ian Holloway’s face when the final whistle went. This point means the world to him and his club.
Attempt of the match
Spurs’ Michael Dawson won the ball in midfield before seeing his fierce strike deflected just over the bar.
Save of the match
Charlie Adam hit a volley in the first period which Heurelho Gomes dived down low to keep out with one hand.
Talking point
Charlie Adam effectively ended Gareth Bale’s season with a high tackle on his ankle – yet he wasn’t even booked.
Goal of the game
Jermain Defoe equalised late on with a fine low drive into the bottom corner of Matthew Gilks’ goal.
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Jermaine Defoe’s late goal salvaged Tottenham a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Blackpool at White Hart Lane.
Blackpool looked to be on their way to three crucial points after Charlie Adam scored from the penalty spot 14 minutes from time after seeing another spot-kick saved by Heurelho Gomes a minute earlier.
However, Defoe popped up with a clinical finish from the edge of the box a minute from time to deny Ian Holloway’s men.
The point lifts Blackpool back out of the drop zone after they slipped into the bottom three courtesy of Wigan’s draw at Aston Villa, while Spurs’ hopes of a top-four finish look slim after failing to capitalise on Manchester’s City’s defeat to Everton.
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