When Su Luo scored, all the pressure of the game naturally fell on the Southampton players.
It was undeniable.
In tonight's game, every Southampton player had showcased their impressive offensive talents.
But sadly, this is football.
In the end, the winner takes all.
Looking at the lineups of Chelsea and Southampton, it's clear that, in terms of player strength, Chelsea's squad is significantly stronger than Southampton's.
So, it's no surprise that Southampton is struggling in this match.
As time ticked on, Southampton's head coach, Mauricio Pellegrino, was visibly frustrated.
He could not accept his team losing at Stamford Bridge.
After all, Pellegrino had meticulously planned his tactics for this game against Chelsea.
At this critical moment, Pellegrino rushed to the sidelines and shouted at his players with urgency:
"Attack! Attack!!"
"Keep pressuring the opponents—don't let up!"
"We can win this game!"
"As soon as there's a chance, take the shot immediately!"
With time running out, Pellegrino decided to gamble.
Southampton needed to create as much pressure as possible on Chelsea's goal in the limited time remaining.
It didn't take long for Southampton's next attack to materialize.
In midfield, it was once again Cedric Soares who took the initiative with a determined breakthrough.
Undeniably, Cedric Soares is currently the standout player in Southampton's lineup.
This time, after receiving the ball, Cedric made a decisive choice and passed it forward to James Ward-Prowse.
It's worth mentioning that Ward-Prowse is an exceptionally skilled player.
So far in the Premier League, Ward-Prowse has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists, making him Southampton's key playmaker this season.
However, in tonight's match, Ward-Prowse had struggled to showcase his usual offensive brilliance.
Most of the time, he was largely invisible on the pitch.
But now, Ward-Prowse finally displayed his attacking prowess.
At the edge of the penalty area, after receiving Cedric's precise pass, Ward-Prowse didn't hesitate.
He took control of the ball and headed straight toward Chelsea's goal.
Cedric Soares' pass was impeccable, setting up Ward-Prowse perfectly to take his shot.
In the stands at Stamford Bridge, tens of thousands of Chelsea fans erupted into defensive chants.
The stakes were high—Chelsea's defense had to hold firm.
If they could successfully stop this attack, Southampton's chances of mounting a comeback would all but vanish.
So, this moment was crucial.
Chelsea's defense had to be flawless.
However, Ward-Prowse's individual skill was undeniably outstanding.
Even under pressure from two Chelsea defensive stalwarts, N'Golo Kanté and Gary Cahill, Ward-Prowse managed to break through with sheer determination!
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