Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Jack Stephens of Southampton throughout the Premier League match at Amex Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Brighton, England.
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Kaoru Mitoma’s first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike simply earlier than the hour because the Seagulls drew 1-1 at residence with backside facet Southampton on Friday (November 29, 2024) to maneuver as much as second within the Premier League desk.
Brighton are degree on 23 factors with champions Manchester City, who face leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool are eight factors forward.
The guests made Joe Lumley their third beginning goalkeeper of the season and he was instantly beneath strain as the house facet began strongly.
Mitoma had the primary good probability of the sport as Brighton broke out from defence at tempo within the seventh minute, however with Lumley effectively off his line, the Japanese winger dragged his shot simply extensive of the right-hand publish.
Two minutes later Georgino reduce throughout the penalty space from proper to left, however he too arrowed his shot simply extensive, and he got here even nearer within the sixteenth minute, once more chopping in off the wing earlier than smacking his shot off the far publish.
Lumley’s clear sheet on his Premier League debut lasted solely 29 minutes as Brighton’s strain paid off he was lastly crushed by Mitoma’s well-placed header from a bouncing Tariq Lamptey cross.
Rejuvenated within the second half, Southampton equalised within the 59th minute after Adam Armstrong had two pictures blocked in fast succession however midfielder Downes made no mistake with the rebound from the second effort, slamming it residence.
Eight minutes later Saints had a Cameron Archer aim controversially dominated out for offside after Adam Armstrong was dominated to have interfered when he flicked his heel on the ball because it handed behind him whereas in an offside place, permitting Brighton to seize the purpose they wanted to maneuver to second within the standings.
« I respect how difficult the decision is for the referee and the assistant referee. It is really difficult, but I find it hard to accept, » Southampton coach Russell Martin instructed Sky Sports when requested in regards to the disallowed aim.
« The mistake is (that) it’s not clear and obvious enough to be corrected, the on-field decision carries weight. I am frustrated, but I am really proud of my players, » he added.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was disenchanted together with his facet, regardless of their lofty place within the desk.
« Not the best game from us regarding intensity, how we pressed out of possession, how we used our chances. We only deserved a draw, » he instructed the BBC.
Published – November 30, 2024 10:09 am IST
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