Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday get the match underway!
4.32
0-0Marco Arce makes a simple pass to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.38
0-0David Simonsen catches Ruel Duberry on the ankles. The referee calls over David Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Ruel Duberry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.47
Luke Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro goes all the way! Joao Castro shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.19
0-0Brian Scowcroft barges into Leon Goldberg. Brian Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Leon Goldberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.55
Mervin Cooper surges forward with the ball. Mervin Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.41
Luke Kitson catches Alec Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Luke Kitson and warns him to calm down! Alec Campbell runs off the knock.
27.54
Ugo Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.35
Ian Froggatt flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Arce. Marco Arce chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.36
Mervin Cooper brings the ball forward. Mervin Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, David Simonsen. David Simonsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.45
Anton Nordwald catches Niche Salinas on the ankles. The referee calls over Anton Nordwald and warns him to calm down! Niche Salinas runs off the knock.
34.26
0-0Alec Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Scowcroft. Brian Scowcroft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc Banks easily smothers it.
38.28
Alec Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marc Banks easily smothers it.
39.37
Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.51
Anton Nordwald passes the ball forward to Teddy Williamson. Teddy Williamson knocks the ball forward to David Simonsen. David Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-0Henry Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off!
49.55
Kevin Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Niche Salinas. Niche Salinas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.30
Mervin Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
53.02
Ugo Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Arce. Marco Arce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niche Salinas. Niche Salinas shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.08
Ian Froggatt makes a probing pass to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Niche Salinas. Niche Salinas shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.34
Marco Arce knocks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.52
1-0Henry Cutler knocks the ball forward to Del Batty. Del Batty goes all the way! Del Batty shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.07
Marco Arce knocks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.09
Ian Froggatt sees space and advances. Ian Froggatt threads the ball through to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brahim Ferhaoui!
78.22
Alec Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.23
1-1Henry Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty makes a probing pass to Joao Castro but he's offside!
83.37
Mervin Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.21
Ian Froggatt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell knocks the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from 20 yards but Marc Banks is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
24.4%
44.2%
31.4%
Scorers
| Del Batty 66 | Brahim Ferhaoui 73 |