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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Brighton fans celebrate after qualifying for European football for the first time in their history at the end of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brighton 3-1 Southampton (May 21, 2023) Game Analysis - ESPN

‘It was a bit strange’ – Brighton star relives bittersweet moment after dramatic match at Chelsea

On a disappointing day for Brighton, one key positive from the trip to Chelsea was the first goal for their marquee summer signing.

Brighton 3-1 Southampton (May 21, 2023) Game Analysis - ESPN
Georginio Rutter – a £40m signing from Leeds United – grabbed his first goal for the club to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (September 28) – but the Blues eventually ran out 4-2 winners.

The 22-year-old showed great determination to win a header in front of goal after former Seagull Levi Colwill failed to properly clear the ball.

Brighton 3-1 Southampton (May 21, 2023) Game Analysis - ESPN

Rutter wasn’t able to celebrate the goal, though, as he required lengthy treatment following the brave header.

Speaking to BBC Sport Sussex, the French forward said: “We start good. We start the game very good and we score quickly as well.

Brighton 3-1 Southampton (May 21, 2023) Game Analysis - ESPN

“It was a bit strange because I didn’t see the goal. I was on the floor.

“I’m happy [for the goal], it gives me confidence. It’s amazing to score quickly like this as it’s good for confidence.

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