Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play Tottenham Hotspur in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.55
0-1Tobias Schäfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Adam Venus. Adam Venus flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.03
0-1Tobias Schäfer kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Venus. Adam Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
12.06
Daniele Green threads the ball through to Alistair Burgess. Alistair Burgess shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.13
Pedro Histilloles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo goes all the way! Joseph Mettomo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.30
0-1Pedro Histilloles knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.53
Les Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.52
0-1Rolf Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ringo Nakata.
38.08
Alan Hertel decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Hertel knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Burgess. Alistair Burgess directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.20
Les Maclean passes the ball forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ringo Nakata manages to gather it comfortably.
40.14
0-1Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
45.00
Ebi Kozminski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Histilloles. Pedro Histilloles takes it forward alone. Pedro Histilloles goes all the way! Pedro Histilloles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Yurtcan Sükür!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.25
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
53.17
Pedro Histilloles passes the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Yurtcan Sükür had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
61.58
Southampton are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.39
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
69.44
Tobias Schäfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.14
Rolf Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel threads the ball through to Alistair Burgess. Alistair Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.39
Tobias Schäfer kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones powers a header at goal but somehow Yurtcan Sükür manages to keep it out.
75.19
Pedro Histilloles flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo goes all the way! Joseph Mettomo rockets a shot on goal. Joseph Mettomo scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
78.13
Jonathan Neville brings the ball forward. Jonathan Neville shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.51
Jonathan Neville threads the ball through to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Becerra.
83.38
Jonathan Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Burgess. Alistair Burgess powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ringo Nakata has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alistair Burgess 83 | Adam Venus 7 Joseph Mettomo 53, 75 |