LAST UPDATE | 19 Jun 2020

IRELAND STRIKER MICHAEL OBAFEMI started in Southampton’s comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich in the Premier League this evening and provided an assist for their third goal.

Michael Obafemi kneels and gestures before the game. Richard Heathcote Richard Heathcote

The match at Carrow Road saw Southampton bag three second-half goals to move further clear of the relegation zone but leave Norwich in greater danger of the drop as they stay rooted to the bottom of the table.

Obafemi joined Danny Ings in the Saints’ attack as Shane Long missed out with a muscle strain. After a minute’s silence to remember the victims of coronavirus, every player took a knee prior to kick-off in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Chances were hard to come by before half-time but Southampton hit the front in the 49th minute with top scorer Ings firing his 19th goal of the season. Then Ings turned provider as Stuart Armstrong took advantage of some weak Norwich defending to find space to strike home their second goal in the 56th minute.

Michael Obafemi celebrates with Southampton team-mates Nathan Redmond and Danny Ings Richard Heathcote / PA Wire/NMC Pool Richard Heathcote / PA Wire/NMC Pool / PA Wire/NMC Pool

Then Obafemi was part of a counter-attack in the 79th minute as he played it to Nathan Redmond who notched their third goal with a left-foot shot. He was brought off shortly after with Ireland U19 international Will Smallbone coming on to take his place.

Another Irish youngster Adam Idah was amongst the Norwich substitutes and was introduced in the 80th minute.

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