 Arsenal began the match more effectively of the two and scored what proved to be the winning goal in the latter minutes of the first half – Freddie Ljungberg 's rebounded goal effort was converted by Robert Pirès . Midway through the second half , Southampton goalkeeper Antti Niemi was substituted , as he strained his calf muscle ; he was replaced by Paul Jones . In stoppage time , striker James Beattie had his header cleared off the line by Ashley Cole , in what was the final chance for Southampton . 
