London, May 21 (BNA): Brighton and Hove Albion confirmed that they will play in Europe next season for the first time in their history, after defeating Southampton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium in the English Premier League today, Sunday, and young striker Ivan Ferguson scored. twice.
Reuters reported that Brighton ranks sixth in the standings, with 61 points, and eighth-placed Tottenham Hotspur can no longer catch up with it, which means that it will guarantee it a place in Europe next season, whether in the European League or the European League.
After Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Alcaraz missed chances in a lively start, Brighton took the lead in the 29th minute through a solid Ferguson effort, which faded under Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
A moment of individual brilliance from Mitoma doubled Brighton’s lead after 10 minutes, as the Japan international edged Romeo Lafia on the left wing before Ferguson set it up with a cross from the outside of his boot.
Mohamed Elyounoussi pulled one back for Southampton in the 58th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were soon dashed by Pascal Gross, who cut in with his left foot and fired a low shot past two defenders just inside the near post to seal the win. .
Southampton remain bottom of the standings, who have already been relegated, with 24 points.
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