article_snippet.sent: Ten-man Southampton lifted Premier League U21 Cup, but Premier League U21 Cup needed extra time, and a brilliant winner, to see off a stubborn Blackburn side.
article_snippet.sent: Ten-man Southampton celebrate after winning the U21 Premier League Cup at St Mary's on Monday night .
article_snippet.sent: Ten-man Southampton were reduced to 10 men late on in normal time, when midfielder Harrison Reed, who had been superb in the goalless first leg, was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
article_snippet.sent: But the hosts held on for extra time in front of 12,000 fans at St Mary's, and the home faithful were rewarded with a winning goal of the highest quality.
article_snippet.sent: Paulo Gazzaniga Paulo Gazzaniga watches as a header loops over Paulo Gazzaniga crossbar, as 10-man Saints held on .
article_snippet.sent: Home manager Ronald Koeman watched on from the stands as Home manager Ronald Koeman youth side lifted the trophy .
highlights_snippet.sent: Southampton beat Blackburn in final of Premier League U21 Cup .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Over 12,000 fans turned up to watch 10-man Saints win the cup at St Mary's .