Aribo scores Maradona-like goal, but Southampton lose to Villarreal

The Tremendous Eagles midfielder gave one more sensible efficiency for his aspect, but it surely was not sufficient 

Tremendous Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo scored his first aim for Southampton, but it surely was not sufficient, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat towards Villarreal.

The Saints squared off towards Villarreal of their fifth preseason sport. Southampton have been coming off an impressive victory towards Monaco, whereas Villarreal had been improbable in preseason, profitable their final 4.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl handed Aribo a beginning shirt, but it surely didn’t begin so properly for the Saints.

19-year-old Yeremy Pino put the Yellow Submarine in entrance simply after 14 minutes of play. However the Saints have been unable to reply till the second half.

However, when they did respond, it was in spectacular fashion.

Saint Joe ?

Joseph Aribo off the mark for Southampton ? pic.twitter.com/bzwqJs1zZf

— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) July 30, 2022

Aribo picked up the ball from his personal half after a failed Villarreal assault. Then the previous Rangers man sprinted ahead. Aribo moved infield, in the direction of site visitors the place he was surrounded by Villarreal gamers.

The Nigerian midfielder left 5 Villarreal gamers for lifeless earlier than hanging a perfectly-placed roller previous a helpless Pepe Reina within the Villarreal aim.

Nonetheless, Southampton’s pleasure didn’t final lengthy, as Gerard Moreno scored within the 72nd minute to make sure the Yellow Submarine ran out with a 2-1 victory.