Whoever escaped is probably the one who pulled them out. Not that a story shared with Danny Ings will do anything to further obscure the emotions around Eddie Howe and his sending of the damned right now.
It’s all so horribly bleak for him, for Bournemouth, for the five-year chances in the Premier League to fit six.What’s that old word about leaving the city thin and lame and thin?
If there’s one hope, a glimmer of something, is that Watford’s ability to implod turns out to have no limits.They have to play Manchester City and Arsenal with a new coach, so maybe, perhaps, the three-point hole can be closed.
Bournemouth suffered a headache in the past when Southampton beat them 2-0 on Sunday
Saints took advantage in the first half after Danny Ings struck out Aaron Ramsdale
The Englishman marked his 21st league purpose of the season as he continued his intelligent form
Ings celebrates with James Ward-Prowse after taking the lead in the first part on Sunday
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Che Adams is all 3 tracks with a genius after being played through Michael Obafem.
Devastating for cherries.
Pain for the hosts as Sam Surridge believes he accumulated a point after pushing the ball home, the VAR considers it offside.
Harry Wilson is getting back on. Turn the box over and take McCarthy’s fingertips to turn the pole over.
There’ll be five minutes of overtime.
Dan Gosling replaces Philip Billing.
Opportunity for cherries.
The ball falls very well for Dominic Solanke in the area, but Vestergaard returns to the position to make a blockage.
Great economy!
A combination in the back allowed Redmond to pass the pass, but Ramsadale did so brilliantly, temporarily exiting the line and blocking the shot.
Jefferson Lerma is replaced by Sam Surridge.
Philip Billing has been floating in Callum Wilson from the left, but he can nod his head in the aspect net.
Lewis Cook, a yellow for a cynical defiance, born out of his frustration.
Oriol Romeu is replaced by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Southampton still looks detrimental here. Bournemouth has now moved to 3 as a side, while Eddie Howe is showing symptoms of despair.
Lewis Cook is in King and Dominic Solanke for Stanislas.
User ratings for Wilson!
They discover it without marking alone inside the box, but McCarthy is only there to tip his effort.
Che Adams is in Shane Long.
James Ward-Prowse feeds on Stuart Armstrong, but Lloyd Kelly does it to get in front of him in the area.Strong defense.
59 minutes: Ings is denied!
Aaron Ramsdale goes in the right direction and makes a wise stop to his left.
57 minutes: Oriol Romeu advances in a corner and the ball seems to have hit Harry Wilson’s arm, the VAR confirms it and now has a chance to ride twice.
Opportunity!
James Ward-Prowse gets an area to shoot from the edge of the area and throws one right outside.Ing is almost able to push it towards the back post as well.
Scream for a Bournemouth penalty.
Callum Wilson runs in the back. He gets ahead of Alex McCarthy and falls but the goalkeeper has the ball.
Near!
Ings catches one second, wrapping one right next to the edge of the box.
Philip Billing gets a yellow one for an overdue entry.
We’re in class.
Harry Wilson replaces David Brooks.
Ings’ strike makes all the difference.
There will be two minutes of extra time. How can cherries do it with a lens here.
It’s that guy again!
He’s been calm so far, but he gives himself up when he counts, Ings scored his 21st purpose of the season to give the Saints the edge.
Redmond digs up the striker in the area and gives him a touch before passing him two defenses and completing in front of Jack Stacey.
Great game.
Opportunity for visitors!
A corner of Danny Ings tilted Nathan Redmond to the edge of the area, connecting a great first effort towards goal.
The connection is beautiful, but it is directly in the caregiver’s house.
Vestergaard gets rid of Wilson while trying to break up. The referee far from inspired and sent him a yellow card for his effort.
Excellent Kyle Walkers-Peters.
Josh King throws a damaging ball from the left towards Callum Wilson, but Southampton’s defender arrives first at the ball to save him a safe goal.
Opportunity for Southampton!
Ward Prow is right to lose his boy and gets a transparent headbutt inside the area.Unfortunately, you can only direct it to the doorman.
First drinking break from the game here. Only a genuine one so far, going to Lloyd Kelly.
It’s been a smart start since Bournemouth.
Bournemouth on a penalty.
Lloyd Kelly is causing back disorders while doing a great job before betting joshua King on the left.
He arrived under pressure from Jack Stephens, but the referee and the VAR agreed that it is not enough to kick.
First of the game!
A corner is cleared on Bouenmouth’s Lloyd Kelly Road on the edge of the area.He shoots away and avoids everyone in the area, but he goes beyond that.
So close.
Bournemouth is starting to locate his way here. A big move ends with Diego Rico rolling a damaging ball from the left, but Callum Wilson can’t get there.
Start slowly here. The only time Ryan Bertrand was being shot locked in the area.
There were calls for a handball, but there were none.
We’re at Vitality Stadium.
Speaking before the game, the Bournemouth manager said: “The two games we have left, I hope we take care of the first one, that’s the priority.I don’t think there have been more important games at this football club in recent seasons.
“We are very positive. When we look back at games in Man City, Leicester, Tottenham, we see an improvement in performance.We’ll love it because we know its quality [in Southampton].
“We’re devastated because they [the fans] can’t be with us, but we know they will and they’ll watch the game.I hope we can make them proud.”
About selecting his team, starting with Callum Wilson and David Brooks: “Fresh, many games in no time.Two players of the best quality, very happy to bring them.”
It won’t be long before the games start at Vitality Stadium.
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