Leeds United's Raphinha celebrates scoring their third goal against Southampton with Patrick Bamford February 23. 2021. — Reuters picLEEDS, Feb 24 — A superb free kick from Brazilian winger Raphinha capped a 3-0 win for Leeds United over Southampton at Elland Road on Tuesday, condemning the struggling Saints to their seventh defeat in eight Premier League games.
Marriner also ruled out a goal for the Saints from a quickly-taken free kick just before halftime, saying he had not blown the whistle before James Ward-Prowse played in Che Adams, who put the ball in the net. Stuart Dallas made it 2-0 in the 78th minute, collecting Helder Costa’s pass before blasting a toe-poke past Alex McCarthy.
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa said the game was a lot closer than the scoreline suggested and it was decided by the tactical battle on the wings.