Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,298 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
Bradford City get the match underway!
2.05
Bradford City are easily keeping Southampton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
4.21
Joe Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt threads the ball through to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.05
Djamel Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
12.27
Luukas Falt flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augustine Lawal.
15.58
Kristoffer Malmberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson threads the ball through to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.32
Spencer Edwards makes a simple pass to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a simple pass to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier plays a perfect one-two with Valentín Maldonado and rushes in on goal... Marco Fournier takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.50
Luukas Falt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.46
Joe Bolton surges forward with the ball. Joe Bolton makes a simple pass to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.34
Luukas Falt chips the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson goes all the way! Hilmar Borgthórsson takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Andre Moutinho!
44.30
Kristoffer Malmberg barges into Avril Guigou. Kristoffer Malmberg is warned by the referee! Avril Guigou runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Djamel Ferhaoui knocks the ball forward to Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Michael Bögelund manages to keep it out.
48.31
Riad Mokrani decides to run forward with the ball. Riad Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.16
Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
57.36
Eichiro Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Scholes.
61.30
Augustine Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kaiser. Simon Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
65.54
Marco Fournier comes in with a late challenge on Chris Cole. Marco Fournier is given a warning by the referee! Chris Cole grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.05
Yuriy Yaremchuk brings the ball forward. Yuriy Yaremchuk whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
73.18
Yuriy Yaremchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Andre Moutinho manages to gather it comfortably.
75.08
Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel lofts in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson powers a header at goal but somehow Andre Moutinho manages to keep it out.
84.22
Avril Guigou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Michael Bögelund easily smothers it!
85.15
Francis Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Yaremchuk. Yuriy Yaremchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.05
Kristoffer Malmberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Andre Moutinho.
89.02
Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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