Ward-Prowse double as Southampton draws 2-2 at Brighton

By: The Associated Press Posted: 10:47 AM CDT Sunday, Apr. 24, 2022

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — James Ward-Prowse unleashed a pair of stunning strikes as Southampton fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier League against midtable rival Brighton on Sunday.

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The England midfielder expertly curled home the 14th top-flight free-kick goal of his career just before the break at the Amex Stadium before putting his team level early in the second half.

Danny Welbeck’s close-range finish as early as the second minute and an own-goal from Mohammed Salisu looked to have set Brighton on course for an overdue first home win since late December.

Brighton and Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo, right, goes down after a challenge from Southampton's Oriol Romeu during the English Premier League soccer match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton, England, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)

Substitute Pascal Gross thought he had restored the Seagulls’ lead late on before his low strike from range was disallowed for a marginal offside in the buildup.

A memorable comeback for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s visitors was slightly overshadowed by Tino Livramento being carried off on a stretcher in the 37th after twisting awkwardly.

Southampton sits a point and two positions below 11th-place Brighton.