Leicester City pulled off a stunning comeback victory against Southampton after going two goals down, securing a 3-2 win in a thrilling match. The game saw Super Eagles’ Joe Aribo score his first goal of the season for Southampton, but late goals from Leicester’s key players, including Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew, changed the outcome of the match.
The game started off with Southampton showing urgency, as they were desperate to end their winless run. Early on, Joe Aribo made a statement by almost scoring with a powerful header that rattled the crossbar. Shortly after, Southampton’s Cameron Archer gave his team the lead by slotting home a well-placed cross from the left side, leaving Leicester City’s goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen, with no chance.
Southampton’s momentum continued as Joe Aribo finally found the back of the net in the first half. With a brilliant assist from Kyle Walker-Peters, Aribo calmly fired a low shot past Hermansen, doubling Southampton’s lead and putting them in a strong position.
However, Leicester City fought back fiercely after the halftime break. Facundo Buonanotte, an Argentine teenager, took advantage of a well-timed pass from Issahaku Fatawu, a Ghanaian substitute who made an immediate impact on the game. Buonanotte’s goal brought Leicester back into the match, cutting Southampton’s lead in half.
The pressure continued from Leicester City, and Fatawu almost equalized with a long-range shot that hit the post. But the turning point came when Southampton’s Ryan Fraser was shown a red card after a reckless foul on Jamie Vardy inside the penalty box. Vardy calmly converted the penalty, bringing the score to 2-2 and setting up a dramatic final few minutes.
Leicester completed their remarkable comeback in the eighth minute of stoppage time, with Jordan Ayew firing a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. This last-minute goal sealed a hard-fought victory for Leicester City, breaking Southampton’s hearts and securing all three points for the Foxes.
