Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna praised his team’s persistence after they secured a dramatic late 1-1 draw against Southampton. Captain Sam Morsy’s powerful strike from outside the box deep into stoppage time salvaged a point for Ipswich, sparking celebrations among the traveling fans.
Ipswich had fallen behind early to a goal from Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, but McKenna was pleased with the way his side continued to push throughout the contest, which he described as evenly balanced for long periods. McKenna highlighted the importance of earning a point in such circumstances, especially after coming close to scoring when George Hirst’s header was saved late in the game.
Reflecting on the match, McKenna acknowledged Southampton’s solid defense and the quality of the pass from Adam Lallana, which led to their goal. Despite this, McKenna commended his players for their resilience, determination, and ability to fight back in a challenging atmosphere at St Mary’s Stadium.
GET MORE RELATED CONTENT ON SPORTWORDS.CO.UK
Leave a Reply