Fa Cup: Southampton hold on
Southampton 2 - 1 Blackpool
The Saints have done well in the EFL Cup, can they do similar in the FA Cup
Southampton's Romain Perraud scored either side of half-time as his side survived a fightback by Championship strugglers Blackpool to reach the next round of the cup.
Perraud broke the deadlock with a thumping effort into the far corner midway through the first half. He doubled his and Saints' tally just after the hour mark, collecting Sekou Mara's return pass before finishing confidently past visiting goalkeeper Chris Maxwell.
Blackpool twice went close to cancelling out Perraud's opener but Gerry Yates and Ian Poveda both failed to make the most of good opportunities.
Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino converted Yates' pass to reduce the arrears with just under 25 minutes left, but Nathan Jones' team held on.
Reaction
Blackpool Head Coach Mick McCarthy said: "The performance of the team was very very good. I'm just disappointed to go out of the competition."
🗣️ "The performance of the team was very very good. I'm just disappointed to go out of the competition."
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) January 28, 2023
Head Coach Mick McCarthy reflects on today's match at Southampton.
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A special page dedicated to the FA Cup (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
You can also listen to the thoughts of Southampton boss Nathan Jones by watching the video below.
An honest analysis from Nathan Jones as #SaintsFC secure #EmiratesFACup progression:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 28, 2023
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