This Sunday, Brighton took three points against Southampton, winning the game corresponding to date 37 of England – Premier League 2022-2023 3-1. The goals of the game for the locals were scored by Evan Ferguson (28′ 1T and 39′ 1T) and Pascal Gross (23′ 2T). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Mohamed Elyounoussi (13′ 2T).
In the 13th minute of the second leg, Mohamed Elyounoussi lifted Southampton’s spirits and got all the applause. With a pass from James Ward-Prowse, the midfielder headed the ball to finish off the goalkeeper’s left post.
With 21 minutes into the first half, midfielder Kaoru Mitoma’s shot hit the rival goal post and Brighton and Hove were left wanting to celebrate.
The figure of the party was Evan Ferguson. The Brighton and Hove striker showed his best level by scoring 2 goals, shooting 3 times at the opposite goal and making 7 correct passes.
Pascal Gross also played a good game. The Brighton and Hove midfielder scored 1 goal, made 37 correct passes and searched for the opposite goal with 3 shots.
Several offenses in the middle of the field forced to cut the rhythm of the game. There were a large number of cautions: Jan Bednarek, Carlos Alcaraz, Mohamed Elyounoussi, James Ward-Prowse, James Bree, Jöel Veltman and Facundo Buonanotte.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi stopped the starting eleven in a 4-5-1 formation with Jason Steele in goal; Jöel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Levi Colwill and Pervis Estupiñán on the defensive line; Pascal Gross, Moisés Caicedo, Julio Enciso, Alexis Mac Allister and Kaoru Mitoma in the middle; and Evan Ferguson in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Rubén Sellés entered the field of play with a 4-4-2 scheme with Alex McCarthy under the three sticks; James Bree, Jan Bednarek, Lyanco and Kyle Walker-Peters on defense; Mohamed Elyounoussi, James Ward-Prowse, Roméo Lavia and Joe Aribo in midfield; and Theo Walcott and Carlos Alcaraz up front.
Paul Tierney was appointed as the main referee for the match at The Amex.
On the following day Brighton will face Aston Villa as a visitor and Southampton will play the home game against Liverpool.
With this result, the host accumulates 61 points throughout the tournament and ranks sixth. For its part, the visit adds 24 units and is located in twentieth place.
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