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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons at the Amex Stadium

Downes earns point but VAR denies Southampton victory at Brighton

Flynn Downes celebrates after scoring Southampton’s goal against Brighton.
Flynn Downes celebrates after equalising for Southampton in the second half. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

Perhaps all is not lost for Russell Martin? Having watched them chase shadows for the first hour against high-flying Brighton, the Southampton manager saw his side finally pick up their first away point of the season thanks to an inspirational performance from teenager Tyler Dibling.

Had the VAR overturned the on-field decision to rule out a winning goal from Cameron Archer for a dubious offside then this really would have been a night to savour for Martin, who squared up to his opposite number Fabian Hürzeler at the full-time whistle in an ill-tempered end to proceedings on the south coast.

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