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 West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
3.14
0-0Kristoffer Malmberg hacks Nacer Amrani from behind! Kristoffer Malmberg is given a warning by the referee! Nacer Amrani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.29
1-0Francis Scholes decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.09
1-0Kristoffer Malmberg decides to run forward with the ball. Kristoffer Malmberg whips in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.37
1-0Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Lauderdale.
20.06
Kristoffer Malmberg kicks a strong pass forward to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
24.30
Simon Francke makes a simple pass to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis plays a perfect one-two with Graeme Newton and rushes in on goal... Luca Dalakis shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.27
Joe Bolton passes the ball forward to Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
30.02
Jim Ward advances with the ball. Jim Ward plays a perfect one-two with Luca Dalakis and rushes in on goal... Jim Ward tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.27
1-1Joris Cairo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Francke. Simon Francke makes a probing pass to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Michael Bögelund easily smothers it!
33.03
Jose Ferreira catches Christian Nyarko on the ankles. Jose Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Christian Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.16
Simon Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mejia.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
West Ham United kick off!
47.11
1-1Jose Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams but the linesman indicates offside!
55.23
Nacer Amrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.29
Chris Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Lauderdale.
61.57
Kristoffer Malmberg threads the ball through to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
71.26
Ricardo Valle makes a simple pass to Simon Francke. Simon Francke sees space and advances. Simon Francke plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Williams and rushes in on goal... Simon Francke shoots from just inside the box. Michael Bögelund easily smothers it.
72.36
Kristoffer Malmberg makes a probing pass to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.03
Christian Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn Otto Halle but he's offside!
79.22
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.30
Jim Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams goes all the way! Pedro Williams shoots from just inside the box. Michael Bögelund easily smothers it.
83.07
Simon Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.54
Joe Bolton surges forward with the ball. Joe Bolton threads the ball through to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
89.22
Joris Cairo sees a break and surges forward. Joris Cairo knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Ricardo Valle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jim Ward. Jim Ward knocks the ball forward to Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton passes the ball forward but Luca Dalakis is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
27%
49.4%
23.6%
Scorers