Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 18,578 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Nicky Adams makes a simple pass to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Pagano.
6.20
0-0Richard McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti goes all the way! Natale Sbaccanti shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Joe Grondin.
9.40
0-0Romero P. Navarro hacks Rafael Reyes from behind! Romero P. Navarro is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Reyes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.49
0-0Alan Hertel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.24
Paul Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams passes the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
16.32
0-1Zbigniew Dudek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams sees space and advances. Nicky Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.30
Richard McStay knocks the ball forward to Les Maclean. Les Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.22
Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Joe Grondin!
27.01
Alan Hertel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Saul Musacco.
33.20
Rúben Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel passes the ball forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.21
Rúben Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Eben Amoah plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Evans and rushes in on goal... Eben Amoah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
36.47
Les Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans powers a header at goal. Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
38.12
Romero P. Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.18
0-1Mark Dugbatey decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Dugbatey flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Tavares but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.56
Mark Dugbatey knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Sükür.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the second half underway!
49.52
Alan Hertel makes a probing pass to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 20 yards. Joe Grondin easily smothers it.
54.37
Daniel Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Costa shoots from long range but it is miles over!
59.52
Zbigniew Dudek flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Pagano.
60.01
Alejandro Pagano makes a probing pass to Les Maclean. Les Maclean sees space and advances. Les Maclean tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.50
Romero P. Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.23
Alan Hertel knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans finds some space and shoots from distance. Joe Grondin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.31
Alejandro Pagano makes a simple pass to Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
78.56
Richard McStay makes a simple pass to Les Maclean. Les Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from outside the area. Igor Kharine scores for Southampton!!
83.11
Romero P. Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
84.36
Paul Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes threads the ball through to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei heads the ball goalwards but somehow Yurtcan Sükür manages to keep it out.
90.00
Nicky Adams knocks the ball forward to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Pagano.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
22.1%
44.2%
33.7%
Scorers