Southampton coach Hazen Whitle,’Tears of emotion’ after victory
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Bo-in Jang = Liverpool ended up winning three consecutive games in the English Professional Football Premier League (EPL), putting the lead in jeopardy.
Liverpool lost 0-1 in an away match against Southampton in the 2020-2021 EPL round 17 held at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England on the 5th (Korean time).
On October 5, last year, Liverpool lost to Aston Villa 2-7 in the fourth round and lost their second league defeat in 13 games.
Liverpool, who slumped with 2 draws and 1 loss in the last three games, kept the lead (33 points, +16 goals), but could not widen the difference between second place Manchester United (33 points, +9 goals).
The difference between 3rd place Leicester City (32 points) and 1 point difference is also on the verge of taking the lead.
On the other hand, Southampton finished 4 games (3 draws, 1 loss) and accumulated 3 points to climb to 6th place (29 points, +7 goals).
Southampton scored the first winning goal two minutes after the game started.
James Ward-Frauz’s free kick was kicked in by Danny Ings exquisitely with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area.
Ings, who played for Liverpool before wearing the Southampton uniform, put a dagger on his home team.
Liverpool lead the ball with 67.1%-32.9% on the day, and they attempted more shots with 17-7 shots, but could not turn the flow over.
There was only one effective shot. In the 30th minute of the second half, Sadio Manet recorded the team’s first and last valid shot, but was in the arms of the opposing goalkeeper.
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Southampton coach Ralph Hazenwightl, who defended his one-goal victory over Liverpool, the defending champion, shed tears of emotion when he knelt on the ground after the match.
In an interview with the BBC, Hazen Whittle joked, “The wind blows and tears,” and then “I was so proud to see our players fighting for everything. We had to play a perfect match against Liverpool, and we did it.” Said.
“We seemed to be under tremendous pressure, and it was important to focus on the defense near the penalty box. It was not easy. I was almost throated and the players were tired. But the players believed in their play,” he said. “Perfect evening” Expressed satisfaction.
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