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 17,187 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
3.28
0-0Daniele Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric whips in a cross ball towards Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.46
0-0Mile Bosnich passes the ball forward to Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic threads the ball through to Carlo Brunner but he's offside!
8.25
1-0Alan Hertel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans plays a perfect one-two with Erik Gerritsen and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Evans shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Jacek Boniek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.25
1-0Eben Amoah knocks the ball forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jacek Boniek!
27.11
Rúben Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen goes all the way! Erik Gerritsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jacek Boniek!
30.52
1-0Florin Camataru threads the ball through to Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.05
Ronnie Schouten takes it forward alone. Ronnie Schouten chips the ball to his team mate, Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner whips in a cross ball towards Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Davor Petrovic!
44.11
1-1Alain Nonda hacks Eben Amoah from behind! Alain Nonda is warned by the referee! Eben Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Romero P. Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jacek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Watford kick off the second half!
48.58
Rúben Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Daniele Green. Daniele Green sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Green goes all the way! Daniele Green rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.28
Eben Amoah sees space and advances. Eben Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.34
Florin Camataru barges into Alan Hertel. Florin Camataru is given a warning by the referee! Alan Hertel stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.17
Florin Camataru takes it forward alone. Florin Camataru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davor Petrovic but the linesman indicates offside!
61.41
Romero P. Navarro knocks the ball forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Suarez.
66.11
Rúben Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Hertel lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.47
Richard McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel surges forward with the ball. Alan Hertel shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jacek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
85.08
Rúben Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel takes it forward alone. Alan Hertel lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jacek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
87.06
Florin Camataru knocks the ball forward to Carlo Brunner. Carlo Brunner shoots from outside the area but Yurtcan Sükür is on top of it.
89.56
Daniele Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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