Brighton’s Murray makes Saints pay the penalty
london — Glenn Murray proved a thorn in Southampton’s side yet again as Brighton came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw away to their south coast rivals in the Premier League on Monday.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gave Saints the lead at St Mary’s with a stunning long-range effort 10 minutes before half-time. And they made it 2-0 midway through the second half thanks to a penalty from Danny Ings. But two minutes later Brighton pulled a goal back through Shane Duffy’s header and the Seagulls were level in the 91st minute when Murray scored from the penalty spot — his third goal in as many games against the Saints.
It was the second game in a row where Brighton had come from 2-0 down to share the points following a 2-2 draw with Fulham.
This was also the third straight league draw between Southampton and Brighton.
The result left Southampton and Brighton 13th and 14th in the table respectively, the Saints just ahead on goal difference.
“It’s the second game we’ve come back from 2-0 down,” Brighton manager Chris Hughton told Sky Sports. “You have to look at the character but also some of the frailties that put us in that position in the first place, credit to the lads they responded well.”
Reflecting on the equaliser, Hughton added: “At 2-1 down away from home and a penalty, you’re not going to get a cooler head than Glenn Murray.” —