Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl admits they couldn't snap into gear for defeat to Leeds United.
The two teams went in 0-0 at the break.
James Ward-Prowse then clipped the woodwork from a trademark free-kick, but Patrick Bamford broke the deadlock on 73 minutes before Tyler Roberts wrapped up the victory in stoppage time as Leeds finished strongly.
“I think we had a very good first half," Hasenhüttl reflected. “We used a lot of energy to create chances but you must take advantage by going in the lead, which would help you a little bit more.
“In the second half, they had a better start and the game was neutralised until they scored the first goal. Then it seemed that they had another gear that we didn't have.
“We still had moments we could score, a few good creative moments until the final third, but in and around the box the last decision and the last creative pass was not there against a good defending team, so this was the reason why we didn't score for the first time in three games.
“Finally, it's a pity, but we tried. We were a little bit closer than in the first game, but we couldn't do it."
