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- Updated: November 24, 2016
Southampton face a final matchday showdown with Hapoel Be’er Sheva to ensure their Europa League progression, after they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Sparta Prague on Thursday.
Costa Nhamoinesu’s 11th-minute winner secured a narrow victory for the Czech hosts, sealing their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare.
Southampton, who have now scored just five goals in their last eight games in all competitions, face Hapoel Be’er Sheva in their final Group K fixture – at St Mary’s on December 8 – and must win or draw 0-0 to advance.
Claude Puel made seven changes from the goalless draw against Liverpool, and his side had the first opportunity of the game.
Jordy Clasie picked out Jay Rodriguez but the Saints forward dallied in possession, …
