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: Disallowed goal by Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Hove Albion 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) /

VAR correctly rules out Dunk goal

Brighton thought they had taken the lead in the 39th minute when Lewis Dunk powered a header in from a corner.

The ball flew into the centre of the goal though, and it was notable how Angus Gunn was sat on his backside as the net bulged.

Eventually, VAR would rightly rule out the goal. Television replays showed that Dan Burn was standing in front of Gunn as Dunk connected with the ball, and that he then went on to impede the Saints shot-stopper as well.

Brighton fans voiced their displeasure at the decision but can’t have many complaints.