Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 18,075 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
8.16
Rúben Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ringo Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
9.06
Alen Vukoja barges into Natale Sbaccanti. Alen Vukoja is given a warning by the referee! Natale Sbaccanti stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.39
Marcus Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Venus. Adam Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Pagano.
16.55
Rúben Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro advances with the ball. Romero P. Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.24
Rúben Barbosa makes a probing pass to Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro knocks the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 20 yards but Ringo Nakata is on top of it.
22.43
Alen Vukoja controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Histilloles. Pedro Histilloles chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo whips in a cross ball towards Adam Venus. Adam Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
26.47
Les Maclean knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
28.38
Romero P. Navarro decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.02
Paul Seaman makes a probing pass to Neil Mendez. Neil Mendez knocks the ball forward to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo passes the ball forward to Adam Venus. Adam Venus rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
33.38
Paul Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Joyce. Marcus Joyce knocks the ball forward to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
Tobias Schäfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo goes all the way! Joseph Mettomo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.00
Romero P. Navarro takes it forward alone. Romero P. Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.37
Mario Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Green. Daniele Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Evans!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
47.12
Romero P. Navarro knocks the ball forward to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine plays a perfect one-two with Natale Sbaccanti and rushes in on goal... Igor Kharine rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.28
Jonathan Evans barges into Paul Seaman. The referee calls over Jonathan Evans and warns him to calm down! Paul Seaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.22
Les Maclean passes the ball forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ringo Nakata!
55.19
Alejandro Pagano knocks the ball forward to Les Maclean. Les Maclean takes it forward alone. Les Maclean shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
59.03
Mario Bergkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Maclean. Les Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine goes all the way! Igor Kharine makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.09
Rúben Barbosa catches Neil Mendez on the ankles. Rúben Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Neil Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.58
Rúben Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Les Maclean. Les Maclean takes it forward alone. Les Maclean knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.52
Mario Bergkamp makes a probing pass to Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans whips in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.24
Daniele Green knocks the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.40
Rúben Barbosa makes a simple pass to Romero P. Navarro. Romero P. Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.04
Pedro Histilloles makes a simple pass to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Natale Sbaccanti of Southampton
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.5%