Saints Marching's 2018/19 Southampton Game of the Season

Saints Marching’s 2018/19 Southampton Game of the Season

By Marc Walker | Jun 6, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton celebrates at full time during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Alastair Case – Saints 2-1 Spurs

Another tough category but Southampton’s win over Spurs after going a goal down, was a pulsating encounter and was ultimately integral to Saints’ survival. They showed grit, character and skill to overcome a strong Spurs side (Champions League finalists let’s not forget).

After the inevitable first half goal from Harry Kane, Saints showed resolve to come back with salvation coming in the unlikeliest of forms from Yan Valery’s boot. Then cometh the hour, cometh the man – James Ward-Prowse’s glorious 81st minute free kick curled over the wall and passed a despairing Lloris. Suddenly with that moment of magic, there was belief Saints could stay up.