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U23 Report: Saints 3-2 West Brom
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Tyreke Johnson had the home side on the front foot inside eights minutes, with further strikes coming courtesy of defensive pairing Sam McQueen and Aaron O’Driscoll.
It is back-to-back wins for Radhi Jaïdi’s Under-23s, after last week’s triumph over Stoke, which has lifted their league position considerably, and will serve as ample confidence boost heading in to Friday’s Premier League Cup clash with Cardiff.
17-year-old striker Michael Obafemi, still buoyed by his first-team debut a few weeks prior, was close to a blistering start for the home side.
Jake Hesketh released Johnson down the left, as the ball was rolled invitingly across the six yard line, where Obafemi miscued his kick. Undeterred, Saints continued their early assault, and made the next attack count.
Josh Sims outpaced his defender, typically so, before finding Johnson’s late back post run. The aforementioned had the easiest of finishes, but the creativity must be accredited to Sims, who continued to impress with his energy and drive down the right. The combination play was effective, and the finish deadly, as Saints edged in front in the eighth minute.
A lively start, the hosts were soon to be pegged back, forced to accept punishment for a defensive lapse. Callum Morton whipped a curling free-kick in to the danger area, where Nathan Ferguson rose highest, turning his header in off the crossbar - a mere five minutes after the game’s opener.
And as quickly as West Brom were level, Jaïdi’s side had again turned on the style, recapturing the lead courtesy of a piece of solo quality from McQueen.
A fulminating drive from 25 yards, the full-back found the net with an expertly taken free-kick - the power and swerve enough to send the ball flashing past an unsighted Alex Palmer.
Saints continued to press and harass, keen to profit further from their momentum. Hesketh’s awareness typified Saints’ willingness to get forward, as he dispatched the pass of the half in the 32nd minute.
Incisive, accurate, and searching all in one, the midfielder’s ball was inch-perfect for Sims to latch on to in full stride, but attempting to cut inside on his favoured left foot, the winger gave West Brom’s retreating defenders the chance to close down.
The architect once more two minutes from the interval, Hesketh teed up McQueen, whose shot required diversion from an outstretched Albion boot.
Eventual goalscorer, Morton was the first to test Jack Rose after the restart, with an effort from range, which the Saints stopper gathered, before Jonathan Leko’s jinxing run necessitated a weighty tackle from O’Driscoll.
Obafemi probed in the 51st minute, after some clever footwork from the tireless Johnson. The teenage striker proceeded to hit the post in the aftermath, as the home side continued to look dangerous, before McQueen’s skill forced a bashful Sam Field to cynically foul, and enter the referee’s book.
Saints’ dominance was converted in to a deserved goal just after the hour mark, as a grateful O’Driscoll, unmarked at the back post, capitalised on the visitor’s failure to clear a corner.
Seemingly comfortable, Saints were architects of their own downfall soon after, undoing a spell of lucrative pressure by conceding a penalty. Morton was the beneficiary, winning the opportunity to go one on one with Rose, before sending the 'keeper the wrong way and reducing the deficit once more.
Johnson thought he’d sealed it seven minutes from time, sending the ball crashing off the underside of the upright, but it wasn’t to be, as Saints narrowly edged yet another five goal thriller against West Brom - replicating the senior scoreline from the Hawthorns at the weekend.
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Premier League Weekend Round-up
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A round-up of the weekend’s Premier League action, including Arsenal v Everton, Liverpool v Tottenham and Watford v Chelsea.
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U23 Gallery: Saints 3-2 West Brom
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Our photographers were on hand to capture all the action, as Southampton’s Under-23s edged out their Midlands counterparts in yet another action packed thriller against West Brom.
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Video: Jaïdi reflects on back-to-back wins
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U23 Highlights: Saints 3-2 West Brom
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Jaïdi hails “scary” young Saints
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The speedy forward trio of Josh Sims, Michael Obafemi and Tyreke Johnson were a constant threat, as the young Saints followed up a 2-0 win at Stoke with a 3-2 victory over West Brom at Staplewood.
Johnson opened the scoring in the eighth minute for Jaïdi’s side, who regained the lead through Sam McQueen’s stunning free kick after the visitors drew level.
Aaron O’Driscoll extended the advantage in the second half, before Albion reduced the deficit from the penalty spot to set up a tense finale.
“The quality we have up front is scary,” Jaïdi said. “For a defender playing against the front three, the pace they have is scary.
“The players who deliver the balls, like [Jake] Hesketh and Slatts (Callum Slattery), we asked them to keep feeding Simsy, Tyreke and Michael.
“We saw that from the start. We created a lot of chances and could’ve scored another two at least – especially in the second half. We dominated the game in certain periods.
“We had a really tough last 15 minutes, but I think we deserved the win.
“We stood up to it and dealt with their strength when they were kicking the ball into our box for their front players, who are big and physical.
“We felt a little bit on the back foot in some situations, but that’s the nature of the team we were playing against.”
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‘Saints have the quality to stay in the Premier League’ says Romeu
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ORIOL Romeu is sure Saints have the quality to stay in the Premier League, but insists: “Now is the time to prove it.”
The Spanish midfielder played the full 90 minutes as Saints came from behind to beat West Brom 3-2 at the Hawthorns.
“Yes, we are sure about that, we have the quality,” said Romeu.
“We wanted to prove that. Not enough times have we done that, only in some periods of the games, some parts of the season.”
Saints’ two remaining Premier League games this month are both against sides in the top seven.
They are at home to Liverpool on Sunday and then visit Burnley after the FA Cup tie at West Brom - followed by three successive games against teams below them - Stoke City, Newcastle United and Swansea City.
All are great opportunities for Saints to show the quality needed to pull further clear of what is developing into a thrilling relegation scrap.
“We need to do that consistently and on a weekly basis,” continued Romeu.
“It is a moment to enjoy and feel happy about ourselves but there are still many games to go.”
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Saints U23s 3 West Brom U23s 2: Sam McQueen scores stunning free kick
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SAM McQueen scored a stunning free kick as Saints U23s replicated the first team’s 3-2 win at West Brom at Staplewood last night.
Tyreke Johnson and Aaron O’Driscoll scored the other goals as Radhi Jaidi’s boys made it back-to-back wins in Premier League 2.
Johnson opened the scoring in the eighth minute, tapping in at the far post after an impressive move.
Within five minutes, West Brom were level as Nick Clayton-Phillips headed in a free-kick from the right.
Five minutes later, McQueen responded with his dead-ball screamer.
The left-back has not played in the Premier League since the turn of the year.
But he reminded Mauricio Pellegrino of his talents in style, driving a dipping 30-yarder over the wall and into the roof of the net with his instep to restore the home side’s advantage.
It remained that way until half time.
Michael Obafemi struck the post from inside the six-yard box following a 54th-minute corner.
Another Johnson flag-kick eight minutes later led to the winning goal.
Centre-half O’Driscoll was the quickest to react when it was flicked on and fired it in low from eight yards.
Jack Rose was sent the wrong way from the penalty spot in the 68th minute.
But just like the first team at the Hawthorns, Saints hung on to their lead.
They were unfortunate not to score a fourth when Johnson slid in at the far post to meet a right-flank cross from the impressive Josh Sims.
The ball looked to have crossed the line after striking the underside of the crossbar in the 83rd minute.
But Saints still took three points to add to last week’s win against Stoke.
Their next match is against Cardiff U23s in the Premier League Cup on Friday
l Adam Lallana was sent off for violent conduct while playing for Liverpool U23s against Tottenham in Premier League 2 last night.
The ex-Saint grabbed the neck of teenager George Marsh after being clattered by the Spurs teenager at Stevenage, before being dragged away by teammate Danny Ings.
Lallana, 29, has been restricted to just seven appearances for Liverpool this season by thigh and groin injuries.
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Lemina says screamer was an important goal - but not the best of his career
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SAINTS matchwinner Mario Lemina insists his Hawthorns blockbuster is NOT the best goal of his career.
Lemina’s equaliser against West Brom, a 25-yard screamer into the top corner, was the catalyst for a memorable win against the Baggies.
But the former Marseille star reckons his first Premier League goal is not in the same class as his last strike for his country.
Five months ago, Lemina scored a wonder goal for Gabon similar to Brighton winger Jose Izquierdo’s magnificent effort in his side’s 3-1 win against West Ham on Saturday.
Lemina cut in from the left before curling a wonder strike into the far, top corner to secure a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast in a World Cup qualifier.
Morrocco were the only country to qualify for the World Cup from Gabon’s group, but Lemina’s first goal since that magnificent effort could turn out to be a key moment in Saints staying in the Premier League
Lemina said: “The best goal of my career? No, I scored an even better one against the Ivory Coast for Gabon.
“But still, this was a very important one to get us off the mark. I am proud to have scored my first goal for the club.”
Speaking to southamptonfc.com, he said: “I’m very happy for the team.
“I know that you have to work hard to get the wins in moments like this and we got an important one. Let’s hope we can build on this momentum.
“This needs to be the standard that we set going forwards. We perhaps ought to have scored again to kill off the game quicker because they had chances and we conceded to let them back in.
“We’re pleased with the win but at 3-2 the result wasn’t as certain as it could have been.”
Lemina looks to be back to his best after recovering from the ankle injury that interrupted the encouraging start to his Saints career.
He made his 13th start at the Hawthorns, going on to play a full 90 minutes for the first time since Christmas.
Lemina scored three goals in Serie A for Juventus - two in his 15 starts and the other in one of his 16 substitute appearances - before his £18m move to Saints, which was a club record before Guido Carrillo’s £19m move from Monaco.
Prior to that he scored twice in the French top flight during his 41-game spell at Marseille (including 25 starts). His career-best strike was one of three goals in 15 appearances for Gabon.
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Pellegrino: Jack Stephens’ love of the game is behind his success
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SAINTS boss Mauricio Pellegrino believes Jack Stephens’ love of the game has been a key factor in his success.
The 24 year-old defender’s three goals in three games have extended Saints’ unbeaten run to six matches.
It has been the perfect response to Virgil van Dijk’s exit ahead of Liverpool’s visit to St Mary’s this Sunday.
Pellegrino believes Stephens’ passion has helped him make the most of his talent.
He said: “Jack’s a natural, obviously.
“The passion is really important but to work every single day in training and you need passion to react well in difficult situations.
“Without the passion and character it is difficult to play at this level.”
There has been no shortage of passion in Stephens’ goal celebrations.
No wonder when they have helped Saints progress to the FA Cup fifth round as well as securing four vital Premier League points.
But it is a trait Pellegrino also sees regularly in training.
“To celebrate goals is the easier part of football, when everyone comes to you to celebrate,” he explained.
“We are very happy because those goals aren’t just important for him but for everyone and hopefully he can continue with these performances.”
Stephens’ partnership with Wesley Hoedt is also improving.
“Yes, he’s young and there was a lot of competition with Virgil, Maya [Yoshida], Jan [Bednarek] and Wesley,” added Pellegrino.
“All of them have shown they can play.”
As if it emphasise Pellegrino’s point, Stephens spoke with passion after the win at the Hawthorns.
He said: “There’s no point getting a big three points then going on losing or drawing.
“We need to use this to push on and get out of the position we’re in.
“It’s down to us that we’re in it and it’s only us who can get us out of it.”
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Southampton match seniors in West Brom win
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Southampton’s PL2 team matched their senior team from Saturday as they recorded a 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion at the Saints’ training ground.
Tyreke Johnson gave Southampton a good start with an early goal but Nathan Ferguson headed a rapid equaliser.
Sam McQueen’s long-range free-kick restored Southampton’s lead in the 18th minute and Aaron O’Driscoll made it 3-1 just past the hour mark.
Callum Morton gave the Baggies hope with a 68th-minute penalty before Johnson rattled the visitors’ bar late on.
Southampton are ninth in the Division 2 table while West Brom are bottom after their 11th defeat in 15 matches.
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