Published 14:56 IST, January 5th 2021
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl sinks to knees and cries after win over Liverpool
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl was spotted to crying tears of joy after his team recorded a heroic 1-0 win over Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool on Monday night.
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Southampton manr Ralph Hasenhuttl burst into tears after his team beat Premier League leaders Liverpool at St. Mary's Stadium on Monday night. Former Liverpool striker Danny Ings scored only goal of game inside two minutes and Saints were able to hold on to ir one-goal cushion until final whistle. Austrian later joked that his reaction was just due to cold wind which made it look like he was crying.
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Southampton vs Liverpool highlights: Ralph Hasenhuttl's emotional reaction at full-time
Southampton moved into sixth place on Premier League table with ir impressive 1-0 win over Liverpool at St. Mary's Stadium on Monday night. Danny Ings' superb lobbed finish after just two minutes was eugh to earn hosts a shock victory against defending English champions. result for Southampton saw m move to sixth in Premier League standings, only four points behind leaders Liverpool.
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Saints head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl failed to hide his emotion at his team's heroic display after full-time. 53-year-old sank to his knees at sound of final whistle and burst into tears. While speaking to reporters after game, Hasehuttl joked that his reaction was due to cold wind blowing at south coast.
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Austrian spoke to BBC Sport and said, “re were tears in my eyes – because of wind!. When you see our guys fighting with everything y have it makes me really proud. You need to have perfect game against Liverpool and I think we did that. It was an intense game, my voice is nearly gone. effort guys put in was key to winning."
However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was far from happy on night. German aimed a thinly-veiled dig at officials after his team were denied what appeared to be a penalty on hour mark. Klopp also claimed that his team weren't ready for challenge against Southampton and declared that visitors were worthy winners on night.
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Liverpool remain at summit of Premier League table for w, but y are level on points with second-placed Manchester United, who have a game in hand.
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14:56 IST, January 5th 2021