Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
0-0Roland Zanoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.57
0-0Chris Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk sees space and advances. Yuriy Yaremchuk lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.34
1-0Yuriy Yaremchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch goes all the way! Christopher Fritsch tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.30
1-0Alan Mejia knocks the ball to his team mate, Yksel Jonssen. Yksel Jonssen makes a probing pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle plays a perfect one-two with Christopher Fritsch and rushes in on goal... Bjorn Otto Halle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.11
1-0Tottenham Hotspur are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.27
Roland Zanoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.11
Yksel Jonssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.51
Jimmy Vicari decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Vicari makes a simple pass to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Michael Bögelund manages to keep it out.
32.44
Joe Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a simple pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rolf Riel!
38.41
Eddie Banks passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet threads the ball through to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Michael Bögelund easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
48.43
Kurt Collen makes a probing pass to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg brings the ball forward. Kristoffer Malmberg passes the ball forward to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.37
Yksel Jonssen makes a probing pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
53.54
Southampton are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.15
Joe Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Malte Eberle!
57.53
Kurt Collen threads the ball through to Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a probing pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.00
4-0Bjorn Otto Halle hacks Diego Guerrero from behind! Bjorn Otto Halle is given a warning by the referee! Diego Guerrero runs off the knock.
60.04
Yksel Jonssen makes a simple pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Malte Eberle.
65.09
4-0Diego Guerrero hacks Rolf Riel from behind! Diego Guerrero is warned by the referee! Rolf Riel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.04
Yuriy Yaremchuk chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch powers a header at goal. Malte Eberle easily smothers it.
67.50
Alan Mejia takes it forward alone. Alan Mejia kicks a strong pass forward to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Guerrero.
69.43
Eddie Banks decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.07
Alan Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Zanoni. Roland Zanoni sees space and advances. Roland Zanoni lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
75.58
Joe Bolton catches Andriy Kolesnichenko on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe Bolton and warns him to calm down! Andriy Kolesnichenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
Yksel Jonssen surges forward with the ball. Yksel Jonssen lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.21
Kurt Collen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a probing pass to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bjorn Otto Halle!
87.52
Diego Guerrero decides to run forward with the ball. Diego Guerrero makes a probing pass to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Roland Zanoni makes a simple pass to Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
27%
43.8%
29.2%
Scorers
| Christopher Fritsch 10 Rolf Riel 21, 32 Bjorn Otto Halle 48, 83 | Andriy Kolesnichenko 69 Jannes Paauwe 88 |