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 Watford. A crowd of 16,768 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southampton and Watford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southampton and Watford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.39
0-0Rúben Barbosa threads the ball through to Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel passes the ball forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.33
0-0Eben Amoah clumsily knocks into Pascal Frei. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Frei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.54
0-0Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Sesay.
15.18
Les Maclean passes the ball forward to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
18.46
0-0Mario Bergkamp advances with the ball. Mario Bergkamp sees space and advances. Mario Bergkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jeffery Russell easily picks it out of the air!
21.14
Alan Hertel threads the ball through to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jeffery Russell easily smothers it.
22.17
Eben Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
27.39
Eben Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jeffery Russell.
28.02
Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jeffery Russell manages to keep it out.
30.41
Stefan Fidatof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski makes a probing pass to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras whips in a cross ball towards Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.14
Alan Hertel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from long range but it is miles over!
36.44
0-1Marek Malkowski kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi threads the ball through to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Evangelos Kamaras scores for Watford!!
39.56
Stefan Fidatof threads the ball through to Marek Malkowski. Marek Malkowski threads the ball through to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.14
Les Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mario Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford get the second half underway!
47.35
Alejandro Pagano threads the ball through to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
48.19
Marek Malkowski makes a simple pass to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi plays a perfect one-two with Davor Petrovic and rushes in on goal... Youssef El Brazi rockets a shot on goal but Yurtcan Sükür is on top of it.
51.45
Jack Sesay advances with the ball. Jack Sesay knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.03
Stephan Gyan flicks the ball to his team mate, Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.07
0-1Stephan Gyan passes the ball forward to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef El Brazi but he's offside!
55.31
Alan Hertel passes the ball forward to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.57
Alejandro Pagano comes in with a late challenge on Marek Malkowski. Alejandro Pagano is shown the yellow card! Marek Malkowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.07
Stephan Gyan passes the ball forward to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi lofts in a cross ball towards Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yurtcan Sükür easily picks it out of the air!
67.22
Jack Sesay knocks the ball forward to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan passes the ball forward to Evangelos Kamaras. Evangelos Kamaras shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Yurtcan Sükür had no chance!! Goal for Watford!
71.47
Jose Fortes Suarez threads the ball through to Pascal Frei. Pascal Frei advances with the ball. Pascal Frei goes all the way! Pascal Frei tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.39
Rolf Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Natale Sbaccanti!
84.33
Rúben Barbosa advances with the ball. Rúben Barbosa threads the ball through to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson whips in a cross ball towards Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.50
Rúben Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Maclean. Les Maclean threads the ball through to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson whips in a cross ball towards Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
1-2Watford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Natale Sbaccanti 79 | Evangelos Kamaras 36, 67 |