In the 75th minute, Southampton launched a counter-attack. Hilton kicked the ball forward powerfully. Rustan immediately chased after him, he raced with Kieran Gibbs to reach the ball. Rustan ran early, so he had the advantage over Gibbs, but the Arsenal left-back held onto Rustan's shirt so tightly that the Southampton man struggled to show his best pace.
Rustan passed the ball into the middle, he knew if he continued to carry the ball, then Gibbs might steal the ball from him, so Rustan forced to pass the ball. Kazuki received the ball and dribbled it forward. Vermaelen used his body to push Kazuki aside, Vermaelen's push made it difficult for the Japanese player to aim at the goalpost. Finally, Kazuki's kick deviated from the net.