Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 20,094 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Norwich City get the match underway!
8.28
0-0Kurt Collen knocks the ball forward to Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen chips the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.48
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rúben Galvan!
12.47
0-0Jes Fredgaard makes a simple pass to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.37
1-0Chris Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rúben Galvan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.29
1-0Dragos Zeklos comes in with a late challenge on Bjorn Otto Halle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjorn Otto Halle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.54
1-0Anthony Sinclair passes the ball forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.33
Daniel Kolk barges into Christian Nyarko. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.16
1-0Norwich City are easily keeping Southampton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.27
Daniel Kolk threads the ball through to Cor Human. Cor Human knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand directs the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
26.07
Michael Jensen passes the ball forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
27.22
Michael Jensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.46
1-0Marcus Ferdinand barges into Kurt Collen. Marcus Ferdinand is warned by the referee! Kurt Collen runs off the knock.
36.12
Jes Fredgaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Collen.
38.41
Luukas Falt knocks the ball forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.45
Kurt Collen chips the ball to his team mate, Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Michael Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville goes all the way! Gilles Neville tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.40
Michael Jensen passes the ball forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel heads the ball goalwards. Rúben Galvan easily smothers it.
54.56
Yksel Jonssen knocks the ball forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rúben Galvan manages to gather it comfortably.
55.02
Dragan Suker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kolk. Daniel Kolk knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.38
Luukas Falt kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker flicks the ball with his head. Rúben Galvan manages to gather it comfortably.
60.01
Yksel Jonssen passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dragos Zeklos.
61.52
Ruby Vercoutre kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Jensen threads the ball through to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.16
Yksel Jonssen surges forward with the ball. Yksel Jonssen whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
73.22
Yksel Jonssen kicks a strong pass forward to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle plays a perfect one-two with Rolf Riel and rushes in on goal... Bjorn Otto Halle tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Rúben Galvan.
78.56
Juan Ignacio López deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruby Vercoutre.
79.48
Chris Cole passes the ball forward to Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt threads the ball through to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Rúben Galvan manages to keep it out.
83.08
Chris Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruby Vercoutre.
87.56
Kurt Collen passes the ball forward to Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
89.16
Yksel Jonssen makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
31.7%
42.7%
25.6%
Scorers