Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 19,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off!
2.58
0-0Stefan Alexandersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.57
0-0Steve Wise comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Nyarko. The referee calls over Steve Wise and warns him to calm down! Matthew Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.32
1-0Clive Wilson knocks the ball forward to Scott Ball. Scott Ball knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.51
1-0Medhi Fenillat knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Williams. Bill Williams goes all the way! Bill Williams shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Swift manages to gather it comfortably.
15.02
Alberto Marr threads the ball through to Steve Wise. Steve Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
16.10
1-0Daniel Walsh threads the ball through to Medhi Fenillat. Medhi Fenillat brings the ball forward. Medhi Fenillat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.37
Clive Wilson knocks the ball forward to Valentín Peralta. Valentín Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti shoots from long range. Néstor Rendon easily smothers it.
20.42
Daniel Vela advances with the ball. Daniel Vela knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.25
Matthew Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Williams. Bill Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Aaron Swift!
32.58
Scott Ball knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.37
2-0Copain Yakubu passes the ball forward to Medhi Fenillat. Medhi Fenillat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Williams. Bill Williams makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Bardon but he's offside!
38.17
Medhi Fenillat takes it forward alone. Medhi Fenillat shoots from 20 yards but Aaron Swift is on top of it.
39.48
Mick Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre-Yves Bardon. Pierre-Yves Bardon shoots from 25 yards but somehow Aaron Swift manages to keep it out.
45.00
Daniel Walsh makes a simple pass to Mick Laycock. Mick Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Aaron Swift manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Southampton kick off!
51.09
Stefan Alexandersson threads the ball through to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.37
Alberto Marr makes a probing pass to Scott Ball. Scott Ball knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Néstor Rendon who gathers it comfortably.
55.57
Valentín Peralta surges forward with the ball. Valentín Peralta shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
57.05
Medhi Fenillat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Marr.
69.29
Clive Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Alexandersson. Stefan Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel Happel!
73.17
Valentín Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Néstor Rendon easily smothers it.
75.04
Valentín Peralta makes a simple pass to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Néstor Rendon!
78.14
Stefan Alexandersson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.41
Mick Laycock knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Williams. Bill Williams plays a perfect one-two with Yurtcan Ayaz and rushes in on goal... Bill Williams tries a spectacular strike but somehow Aaron Swift manages to keep it out.
81.08
Mick Laycock knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Williams. Bill Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Marr.
84.18
Copain Yakubu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Medhi Fenillat. Medhi Fenillat chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Bardon. Pierre-Yves Bardon goes all the way! Pierre-Yves Bardon tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Aaron Swift!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.7%
42.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Claudio M. Galletti 9, 20 Marcel Happel 69 |