Southampton Loses Dramatic Match After Late Own Goal

Southampton, featuring Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat to Wrexham in a Championship match on Saturday. The Saints were aiming for a third consecutive win but were undone by a late own goal.

Wrexham took the lead in the 36th minute through a header from Paul Mullin, despite a strong save from Peretz that initially pushed the ball to a corner. In the 50th minute, James Ward-Prowse equalized for Southampton, marking his first goal since returning to the team.

Peretz made a crucial save in the 55th minute, tipping a long-range shot onto the crossbar to prevent Mullin from scoring his second goal. However, the decisive moment came in the 89th minute when Southampton defender Jan Scholte deflected the ball into his own net, handing Wrexham the victory.

The loss leaves Southampton with 10 points, level with Wrexham in the league standings. The team controlled possession for much of the game but conceded two unexpected goals.