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- Updated: December 8, 2016
Southampton were knocked out of the Europa League after a limp display led to a 1-1 draw with Hapoel Be’er Sheva at St Mary’s on Thursday.
Saints needed a goalless draw or a win to progress from Group K ahead of the Israeli side.
But despite Claude Puel naming a strong starting line-up, Southampton looked lacklustre throughout and fell behind in the 78th minute when Maor Buzaglo fired home from the edge of the box.
Virgil van Dijk levelled in injury-time but Saints could not snatch victory as Maya Yoshida headed a final chance wide.
The late miss wrapped up a disappointing night for Southampton, who had beaten Group K winners Sparta Prague and Inter Milan in their previous two home matches.
Puel made three changes from their weekend defeat to Crystal Palace, with Jose Fonte, who hasn’t played in …
