The Brazilian has had a trying time in England but a crucial equaliser at Southampton could be the spark he needs

A late header from Matheus Franca earned Crystal Palace a point and further dented Southampton's spirits. Southampton were denied just their third Premier League win of the season as Matheus France earned a last-gasp 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace.

Substitute Matheus Franca struck in stoppage time to deny Premier League bottom side Southampton a rare victory, as Crystal Palace snatched a 1-1 draw at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday. Looking to avoid a 10th successive home league defeat,

It looked as though Crystal Palace were having a rare off night until substitute Matheus Franca popped up with a header in the second minute of added time, his first goal for the club after an injury-hit 20 months.

Given how Southampton's season has gone, the end to Wednesday's draw with Crystal Palace was fittingly cruel. The Saints were looking for just a third win of the campaign, one that wouldn't save them from relegation but would stop them from making an unwated piece of history.