Southampton denied by VAR in draw with Brighton

Flynn Downes had just cancelled out Kaoru Mitoma’s opener when Cameron Archer converted a cross from Saints substitute Ryan Fraser.
DENIED: Southampton manager Russell Martin, left, and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, centre left, react at full-time. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

DENIED: Southampton manager Russell Martin, left, and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, centre left, react at full-time. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

Southampton were furious after being denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision in a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Flynn Downes had just cancelled out Kaoru Mitoma’s opener when Cameron Archer converted a cross from Saints substitute Ryan Fraser.

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