Brighton 0-2 Southampton: Premier League - Three moments that decided the game

Brighton 0-2 Southampton: Premier League – Three moments that decided the game

By Marc Walker | Aug 24, 2019

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Florin Andone of Brighton and Hove Albion is shown a red card by referee Kevin Friend during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Moussa Djenepo of Southampton celebrates with teammate Nathan Redmond of Southampton after scoring their teams first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /

Hasenhuttl throws Djenepo on – and it pays off

With Saints struggling to create up until the 53rd minute, Ralph Hasenhuttl threw Moussa Djenepo on for his second Premier League appearance.

It was a statement of intent from the Saints boss, and it proved to be a masterstroke.

Just a minute after entering the field of play, Djenepo received a pass on the left and drove towards the Brighton goal.

Shifting the ball inside onto his right foot, he then unleashed a superb curling strike into the far corner to leave home keeper Matt Ryan with no chance.

Djenepo, Sofiane Boufal and Nathan Redmond had good displays, with the latter two combining for Saints’ second goal in stoppage-time.