Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Wembley Stadium where Portsmouth play Southampton in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.09
0-0Hilmar Borgthórsson hacks David Villarreal from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Villarreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.49
0-0Julián Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
0-0Neil Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.32
Alun Gower makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mejia.
26.28
0-0Julián Castillo catches Yuriy Yaremchuk on the ankles. The referee calls over Julián Castillo and warns him to calm down! Yuriy Yaremchuk runs off the knock.
27.43
Alan Mejia takes it forward alone. Alan Mejia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson plays a perfect one-two with Christopher Fritsch and rushes in on goal... Hilmar Borgthórsson tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.06
0-0Yuriy Yaremchuk comes in with a late challenge on Alun Gower. Yuriy Yaremchuk is given a warning by the referee! Alun Gower carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.53
0-0Alan Mejia kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a beautiful solo run. Kristoffer Malmberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
36.22
Christian Davis passes the ball forward to Alun Gower. Alun Gower takes it forward alone. Alun Gower shoots from distance. Michael Bögelund easily smothers it.
44.13
Julián Castillo passes the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Portsmouth kick off!
49.21
Julián Castillo hacks Kristoffer Malmberg from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kristoffer Malmberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.49
Frans Kurstot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pontus Bergmark!
53.03
0-1Chris Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonatan Blomqvist. Jonatan Blomqvist whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christopher Fritsch!
61.26
Yuriy Yaremchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.19
Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball forward to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson whips in a cross ball towards Jonatan Blomqvist. Jonatan Blomqvist heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonatan Blomqvist!
72.41
Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a probing pass to Jonatan Blomqvist. Jonatan Blomqvist makes a probing pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it.
79.26
Julián Castillo passes the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.36
Christian Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Gower. Alun Gower makes a simple pass to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from outside the area but Michael Bögelund is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Jonatan Blomqvist of Southampton
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