Daniel Perez Celebrates Clean Sheet in Southampton Victory
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Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Perez recorded his first clean sheet of the season for Southampton in a 1-0 derby win against Portsmouth. He received a rating of 7 for his performance, and celebrated the victory on social media with messages from his girlfriend Noa Kirel and friends. Midfielder Finn Azaz, also playing for Southampton, was named man of the match with a rating of 9 for his crucial role in the win.
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- Daniel Perez kept his first clean sheet of the season for Southampton in a 1-0 derby win.
- Perez received a rating of 7 for his performance, with team writer Dan Hargreaves noting his importance.
- Noa Kirel, Perez's girlfriend, expressed pride, while friends Oscar Gloukh and Omer Niron also congratulated him.
- Finn Azaz, a midfielder with Israeli roots, was named man of the match with a rating of 9.
- Azaz was credited with assisting the game's only goal and being a key player in midfield.
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Perez achieved his first clean sheet of the season for Southampton on Sunday, as the team defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in a derby match. The win improved Southampton's record to 13 points, placing them 11th in the league and five points behind second-place Middlesbrough. Perez made a solid appearance in goal, earning a rating of 7 from the local outlet "Daily Echo." Team writer Dan Hargreaves noted that while Perez didn't have extensive work, his presence was a relief after injury concerns during his time with the Israeli national team.
Perez celebrated the victory on Instagram, posting "Hampshire is red." His girlfriend, Noa Kirel, commented "Pride of my life," while friends Oscar Gloukh and Omer Niron also offered congratulations. Perez shared a story from Kirel, adding "My blessing. Thank G-d for everything."
On the podcast "Total Saints," commentator Steve Grant described Perez's late-game tactics as "great, I'll come out, catch easily and take a few more seconds off the game," referring to his handling of high balls and time-wasting.
Meanwhile, midfielder Finn Azaz, who has Israeli roots, also started for Southampton following a controversy involving matches between Ireland and Israel. Azaz was named man of the match with a rating of 9, with reports calling him "the best player on the pitch" and a "maestro in midfield" who assisted the game's only goal and was central to Southampton's opportunities.
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