Late Pedersen strike sinks Saints

Bolton 1 Southampton 0 (After extra-time)

It was cruel luck on goalkeeper Antti Niemi, who had made a string of superb saves to keep the home side at bay.

In just the second minute Niemi made a marvellous double save from Pedersen to prevent his side going behind. The Finland international was then tested by Jay-Jay Okocha and, standingood up well to beat away his swerving 20-yard free-kick.