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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
2.12
Duncan Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tore Andre Kvarme who gathers it comfortably.
3.13
Garba Yekini threads the ball through to Diaw Lopez. Diaw Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Spiros Triadis who brings the ball under control. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Holloway.
6.17
Marcel Latuheru sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Latuheru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.30
Garba Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Alec Strachan collects the pass. Alec Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Kárason who gathers it comfortably.
15.38
John Holloway clumsily knocks into Alpay Izzet. John Holloway is warned by the referee! Alpay Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
Diaw Lopez sees Spiros Triadis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spiros Triadis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Fortune.
20.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.19
Martins Emerson threads a neat ball through to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo makes a probing pass to Marc Wallner but he's offside!
24.55
Jo‘l Tassali comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gallacher. The referee brings Jo‘l Tassali to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.57
Neil Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Kárason.
28.43
It's a corner kick. Alec Strachan loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alpay Izzet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dennis Makin sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
32.44
Simon Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Duncan Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.50
Garba Yekini arcs the ball upfield. Spiros Triadis lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.53
Jo‘l Tassali knocks the ball forward to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.35
Neil Gallacher sees Alpay Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Izzet plays a quick one-two with Spiros Triadis and rushes in on goal... Alpay Izzet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alpay Izzet!
42.06
Andre Barbosa makes a simple pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Martins Emerson hacks Diaw Lopez from behind! The referee brings Martins Emerson to one side and gives him a warning! Diaw Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
48.55
Simon Fortune darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Fortune plays the ball forward to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
49.27
Alexander Ferhaoui catches Diaw Lopez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.26
John Holloway flicks a high ball forward to Jo‘l Tassali who takes it down. Jo‘l Tassali runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jo‘l Tassali lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner makes a convincing header but somehow Tore Andre Kvarme manages to keep it out.
54.40
Marc Wallner hacks Pasquale Moscardi from behind! The referee calls over Marc Wallner and shows him a yellow card! Pasquale Moscardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.45
Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Spiros Triadis who brings the ball under control. Spiros Triadis shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Kárason.
56.21
Alec Strachan takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Diaw Lopez. Diaw Lopez flicks the ball across the goal. Alexander Ferhaoui chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
57.06
Jo‘l Tassali passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tore Andre Kvarme who gathers it comfortably.
59.54
Duncan Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garba Yekini.
60.49
Southampton have made a substitution with Eduardo Vidal replacing Alec Strachan .
61.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Martins Emerson plays the ball forward to Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Moscardi.
63.16
Jo‘l Tassali flicks a high pass forward to Marc Wallner who brings the ball under control. Marc Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen connects with a diving header but is denied by Tore Andre Kvarme. Excellent save.
65.28
Jo‘l Tassali chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
69.03
Garba Yekini flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Neil Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but John Holloway is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
70.04
It's a corner kick. Diaw Lopez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Simon Fortune chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
71.56
Pasquale Moscardi hacks Klas Curtolo from behind! Pasquale Moscardi is warned by the referee! Klas Curtolo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.16
Spiros Triadis comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Makin. The referee calls over Spiros Triadis and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Makin runs off the knock.
73.35
John Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Klas Curtolo. Klas Curtolo knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.04
Garba Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet plays a one-two with Spiros Triadis and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alpay Izzet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kristinn Ingi Kárason had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
83.36
Dennis Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Tassali. Jo‘l Tassali knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.24
Eduardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Diaw Lopez picks a pass forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with Alpay Izzet and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Seth Anderton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Simon Fortune!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.2%
40.7%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Southampton

Match Ratings