Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 17,264 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
4.20
0-0Marek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius plays a perfect one-two with Carl Marsden and rushes in on goal... Aki Stenius makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.05
Alan Hertel passes the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from long range but it flies wide!
14.11
0-0Marek Lato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden knocks the ball forward to Shaun Oakes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.58
0-0Rolf Müller makes a simple pass to Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel brings the ball forward. Alan Hertel whips in a cross ball towards Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine powers a header at goal. Dale Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
16.28
0-0Aki Stenius comes in with a late challenge on Rúben Barbosa. The referee calls over Aki Stenius and shows him a yellow card! Rúben Barbosa runs off the knock.
16.28
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.32
Marek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.55
0-0Dragan Tomic knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Sükür who gathers it comfortably.
24.16
Rolf Müller hoofs the ball up the pitch. Philipp Lehmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Dale Lee easily smothers it.
28.04
Les Maclean advances with the ball. Les Maclean knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti heads the ball goalwards. Dale Lee easily picks it out of the air!
30.52
0-1Rafik Kermali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Lato. Marek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius goes all the way! Aki Stenius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.05
Rolf Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Lehmann. Philipp Lehmann tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dale Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
42.31
Rolf Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Dragan Tomic kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Arsenal start the second half!
49.58
Rolf Müller makes a probing pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.39
Rolf Müller knocks the ball forward to Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel knocks the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.56
Ebi Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rúben Barbosa.
57.13
Eben Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Lehmann. Philipp Lehmann shoots from 25 yards. Dale Lee easily smothers it.
61.06
0-1Marcus Hulme barges into Philipp Lehmann. Marcus Hulme is warned by the referee! Philipp Lehmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.35
Dragan Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Oakes. Shaun Oakes goes all the way! Shaun Oakes tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.56
Rolf Müller passes the ball forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
73.15
Dragan Tomic decides to run forward with the ball. Dragan Tomic kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marsden but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.57
Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.05
Mario Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah threads the ball through to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.27
Les Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from long range but it flies wide!
84.06
Daniele Green sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Green knocks the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.37
Rolf Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Green. Daniele Green makes a probing pass to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%
Scorers
| Igor Kharine 76 | Aki Stenius 31 Shaun Oakes 65 |