Soccer-Franca strikes late to deny Southampton rare victory


Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Crystal Palace - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 2, 2025 Southampton's Paul Onuachu in action with Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Substitute Matheus Franca struck in stoppage time to deny Premier League bottom side Southampton a rare victory, as Crystal Palace snatched a 1-1 draw at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday.

Looking to avoid a 10th successive home league defeat, Southampton edged in front in the 20th minute through Paul Onuachu, an advantage they could thank goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for preserving with a fine save later in the opening period.

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