Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth: Premier League - Key moments that decided the game

Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth: Premier League – Key moments that decided the game

By Marc Walker | Sep 20, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Callum Wilson of AFC Bournemouth puts pressure on Jan Bednarek of Southampton and later goes onto to score his sides third goal as Angus Gunn of Southampton reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: The LED screen shows the message of VAR checking for a penalty during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

Correct decisions give Saints two lifelines

After Ake’s opener, a breakaway saw Bournemouth get what they thought was their second goal of the contest.

Josh King was played through one-on-one with Angus Gunn and curled a perfect finish into the far corner, but VAR ruled the strike out after showing that King’s foot had been in an offside position when the ball was slid through.

Then – in the vital opening stages of the second-half – Saints were rightly awarded a penalty when Che Adams was taken down in the area by a late challenge from Steve Cook.

James Ward-Prowse confidently dispatched the spot-kick and sparked a strong showing from his side in the second period.