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Ralph Hasenhüttl Hails Significance of 'Important Point' as Southampton Edge Closer to Safety

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl was delighted with his side's performance despite conceding a last minute equaliser away at Watford.

The Saints had taken the lead in extraordinary circumstances, as Shane Long capitalised on a blunder from Hornets defender Craig Cathcart to put the away side in front after a record breaking seven seconds.

Charging down the Northern Irishman's clearance, Long proceeded to dink the ball over an on-rushing Ben Foster to break Ledley King's long standing record for the fastest Premier League goal in history, stunning Vicarage Road into silence.

Though the Saints conceded a late goal to Andre Gray to be denied all three points, the draw moved them six clear of Cardiff and the relegation zone with three games remaining, and Hasenhüttl was full of praise for his players efforts after the game.