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Southampton 2-2 Brighton: Hojbjerg's superb strike and Ings' penalty secure victory

Daily Mail | September 17, 2018

Related Topics: Højbjerg, Southampton F.C., Security, Danny Ings, Red Funnel, Victory, Glenn Murray

Glenn Murray's late penalty saw Brighton secure a point as they came from behind to draw 2-2 away to Southampton.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored a superb goal from 35-yards out as Southampton took the lead and then Danny Ings made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the second half.

Brighton reduced the deficit through Shane Duff and then Murray scored a penalty to make it 2-2.

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Glenn Murray's late penalty saw Brighton complete an impressive comeback as they drew 2-2 away to Southampton
Murray was presented with the opportunity to pull Brighton level from the spot and the striker duly obliged
The experienced forward was calm as he stepped up and converted the penalty, with Brighton taking a point from the game
Murray races away in delight, with Brighton having completed an impressive turnaround to get level against Southampton
The Brighton players are jubilant after Murray's late intervention managed to secure a point for Chris Hughton's side
Brighton drew their second Premier League game in succession and remain level on points with Southampton
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opened the scoring for Southampton in the first half with a superb effort from 35-yards out
Hojbjerg is delighted and is congratulated by his team-mates after he found the net in spectacular fashion against Brighton
The Southampton players celebrate taking the lead in the first half of the encounter at St Mary'su00a0
Danny Ings continued his impressive goalscoring form, with the striker making it 2-0 from the penalty spot
Ings celebrates after his spot-kick doubled Southampton's advantage during the second half at St Mary's Stadium
Southampton celebrate having made it 2-0, with Ings showing excellent composure from the spot to score

MATCH FACTS, LEAGUE TABLE AND MATCH ZONE

Southampton: McCarthy; Soares, Vestergaard, Hoedt, Bertrand; Elyounoussi, Hojbjerg; Lemina, Redmond, Long; Ings.

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