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Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl and FC Southampton remain at the top of the English Premier League. With their 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night, the “Saints” confirmed fifth place.
However, the Graz coach’s team did not start the match as they wanted. The hosts were initially the best team and also took the lead with a penalty hand. Pascal Groß got cold like ice for Brighton (26 °).
Before the break, the guests arrived to equalize. Danish Jannik Vestergaard scored 1: 1 with his head (45th). The video assistant referee (VAR) had to be called in for the all-important scene.
The scorer hits
After a duel on the edge of the penalty area, there was initially a free kick. However, the offense should have occurred on the penalty area line and therefore within. Southampton striker Danny Ings converted from the spot (81). It was the sixth victory in the eleventh game of the season for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team.
In the table, Southampton is only two points behind Chelsea third, while Leicester City is fourth. Southampton is four points behind leader Tottenham.
