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 Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 19,868 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the match!
4.08
Marek Gadocha threads the ball through to Frans Yrjonpoika. Frans Yrjonpoika passes the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
8.41
Alan Mejia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson goes all the way! Hilmar Borgthórsson rockets a shot on goal but somehow Tarik Chippo manages to keep it out.
14.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.51
Alberto Prat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni M. Toldo. Giovanni M. Toldo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Bolton.
16.19
Giovanni M. Toldo makes a beautiful solo run. Giovanni M. Toldo makes a probing pass to Florin V. Punga but he's offside!
20.57
Giovanni M. Toldo barges into Gilles Pontal. Giovanni M. Toldo is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Pontal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
Frans Yrjonpoika passes the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
24.03
Gilles Pontal knocks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
28.21
Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu goes all the way! Stefan Enescu takes a shot at goal but somehow Michael Bögelund manages to keep it out.
32.57
Colin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski flicks the ball with his head but Michael Bögelund is on top of it.
38.33
Carl Lisbie clumsily knocks into Gilles Pontal. Carl Lisbie is warned by the referee! Gilles Pontal runs off the knock.
45.00
Frans Yrjonpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips in a cross ball towards Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.02
Gilles Pontal sees space and advances. Gilles Pontal finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Tarik Chippo manages to keep it out.
55.40
Alberto Prat chips the ball to his team mate, Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika threads the ball through to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski heads the ball goalwards. Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
57.12
Alberto Prat chips the ball to his team mate, Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.14
Kristoffer Malmberg sees space and advances. Kristoffer Malmberg lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tarik Chippo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.05
Giovanni M. Toldo kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
77.56
Frans Yrjonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Punga. Florin V. Punga knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.18
Chris Cole brings the ball forward. Chris Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tarik Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
89.27
Francis Scholes makes a simple pass to Gilles Pontal. Gilles Pontal makes a probing pass to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Alberto Prat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen advances with the ball. Colin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu powers a header at goal. Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Enescu of Bolton Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.0281690140845 vs 61.9718309859155
Play Area
Home team third: 32.39%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 21.13%