FA Cup: Southampton boss Hasenhuttl celebrates Bournemouth defeat

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl was delighted with their 3-0 FA Cup defeat of Bournemouth.

Southampton put their Premier League troubles to one side as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals by brushing past Championship hosts Bournemouth.

Nathan Redmond inspired the Saints, who have lost 10 of their past 12 league games, with two goals and an assist. Moussa Djenepo was Saints’ other goalscorer.

Hasenhuttl said, “We had a good week to be honest. The mindset was important today. We needed to show what we wanted to do. I could feel all week the guys were focused. This is important I think.

“It’s important to keep the tempo high immediately. We tried to play quick. The first goal we scored was disallowed but it didn’t affect us. We kept going forward and stretched them. It was wonderful play and deserved.

“I am very, very pelased. [Nathan Redmond] had a difficult year with his performances and injuries he had. I am hoping this game gives him so much lift so he shows more often what quality he has. It’s important for our game.