Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
3.41
0-0Miguael Oulmers sees space and advances. Miguael Oulmers knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
8.48
0-0Pier G. Corsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael James. Michael James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
10.53
Andreas Pringle knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Scholes.
18.33
Kasper Nielsen sees space and advances. Kasper Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
0-0Kurt Collen sees a break and surges forward. Kurt Collen kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.38
0-0Bjorn Otto Halle clumsily knocks into Kasper Nielsen. Bjorn Otto Halle is warned by the referee! Kasper Nielsen runs off the knock.
27.03
Kurt Collen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Corsi.
28.33
Miguael Oulmers sees a break and surges forward. Miguael Oulmers shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.49
Kurt Collen kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.05
Salvatore Pancaro clumsily knocks into Bjorn Otto Halle. The referee calls over Salvatore Pancaro and warns him to calm down! Bjorn Otto Halle stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.56
Yuriy Yaremchuk clumsily knocks into Andreas Pringle. Yuriy Yaremchuk is warned by the referee! Andreas Pringle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.47
1-0Luukas Falt makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Colin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.22
Kurt Collen passes the ball forward to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a probing pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
39.38
Kristoffer Malmberg kicks a strong pass forward to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.08
Salvatore Pancaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Pringle. Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.28
Luukas Falt surges forward with the ball. Luukas Falt lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Michael James knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Savidan. Djezon Savidan shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
54.46
Abel Fernandes passes the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco goes all the way! Mauricio Velasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
60.15
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker heads the ball goalwards but somehow Colin Souness manages to keep it out.
61.48
Luukas Falt kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Talal Sinouh.
63.06
Alan Mejia lofts the ball long. Christopher Fritsch whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.45
Kristoffer Malmberg threads the ball through to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Nielsen.
66.52
Djezon Savidan catches Kurt Collen on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Savidan and warns him to calm down! Kurt Collen runs off the knock.
67.17
Kristoffer Malmberg makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Nielsen.
72.09
Yuriy Yaremchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Nielsen.
75.58
Abel Fernandes passes the ball forward to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
78.11
Luukas Falt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.19
Kristoffer Malmberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker flicks the ball with his head but Colin Souness is on top of it.
83.26
Andreas Pringle makes a probing pass to Mauricio Velasco. Mauricio Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Michael Bögelund easily smothers it!
85.27
Talal Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Fernandes. Abel Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Abel Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%
Scorers