Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.34
0-0Frans Kurstot knocks the ball forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.49
0-0Luukas Falt makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
16.11
0-0Kristoffer Malmberg chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.38
Joe Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot makes a probing pass to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.12
Agustín Peña controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.30
Yuri Kharine decides to run forward with the ball. Yuri Kharine goes all the way! Yuri Kharine takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
27.08
Krunoslav Petrovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.09
0-0Petros Christodoulakis hacks Francis Scholes from behind! The referee calls over Petros Christodoulakis and shows him a yellow card! Francis Scholes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.25
José Rocha knocks the ball forward to Agustín Peña. Agustín Peña makes a probing pass to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from long range. Michael Bögelund easily smothers it.
36.25
1-0Frans Kurstot threads the ball through to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson goes all the way! Hilmar Borgthórsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Hilmar Borgthórsson scores for Southampton!!
40.43
Kristoffer Malmberg passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker plays a perfect one-two with Rolf Riel and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Walker tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.17
Chris Cole threads the ball through to Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt chips the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stefano Morrone had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
45.00
Yuri Kharine sees space and advances. Yuri Kharine tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
49.24
Joe Bolton makes a simple pass to Kristoffer Malmberg. Kristoffer Malmberg makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Stefano Morrone had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
53.09
Frans Kurstot sees space and advances. Frans Kurstot knocks in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
60.26
Petre Lazar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot makes a simple pass to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Stefano Morrone.
61.42
3-0Krunoslav Petrovic hacks Nwankwo Walker from behind! Krunoslav Petrovic is given a warning by the referee! Nwankwo Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.13
Joe Bolton brings the ball forward. Joe Bolton makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stefano Morrone manages to keep it out.
73.53
Jose Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
75.27
Luukas Falt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson goes all the way! Hilmar Borgthórsson tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.57
Petre Lazar passes the ball forward to Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot sees a break and surges forward. Frans Kurstot lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Stefano Morrone.
89.50
Francis Scholes makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Scholes decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stefano Morrone manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Southampton are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Middlesbrough's defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hilmar Borgthórsson 36, 49, 75 Nwankwo Walker 42 |