Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Swift | A. Swift |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Ashley Barton | A. Barton | |||||||||
| Daniel Vela | D. Vela |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Abdeliah Garrault | A. Garrault | |||||||||
| Clive Wilson | C. Wilson | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Wagneau Artes | W. Artes | |||||||||
| Alberto Marr | A. Marr | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Eusebio Campedelli | E. Campedelli | |||||||||
| Valentín Peralta | V. Peralta |  | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Marc Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Stefan Alexandersson | S. Alexandersson |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Marvin Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Scott Ball | S. Ball | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Ashley Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Steve Wise | S. Wise | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Darren Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Marcel Happel | M. Happel |  | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Max Cutler | M. Cutler | |||||||||
| Claudio M. Galletti | C. Galletti | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | George Wright | G. Wright | |||||||||
| Magnus Nordahl | M. Nordahl | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Giampiero Appoloni | G. Appoloni | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,258 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bradford City get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Scott Ball sees a break and surges forward. Scott Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti flicks the ball with his head. Ashley Barton easily smothers it.
3.03
0-0Scott Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
8.05
Clive Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Wise. Steve Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ashley Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
9.09
1-0Scott Ball passes the ball forward to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl plays a perfect one-two with Claudio M. Galletti and rushes in on goal... Magnus Nordahl takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ashley Barton had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
15.31
1-0Stefan Alexandersson advances with the ball. Stefan Alexandersson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.30
Stefan Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti goes all the way! Claudio M. Galletti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.33
Stefan Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti lofts in a cross ball towards Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
27.47
Alberto Marr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Alexandersson. Stefan Alexandersson makes a probing pass to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ashley Barton manages to keep it out.
28.32
1-0Bradford City are easily keeping Southampton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
32.20
Clive Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valentín Peralta. Valentín Peralta makes a probing pass to Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti heads the ball goalwards. Ashley Barton easily smothers it.
33.18
1-0Wagneau Artes hacks Magnus Nordahl from behind! Wagneau Artes is warned by the referee! Magnus Nordahl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.42
Abdeliah Garrault deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Butt. Marvin Butt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.57
Valentín Peralta kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel shoots from long range. Ashley Barton easily smothers it.
39.41
1-0Daniel Vela catches Max Cutler on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Vela and shows him a yellow card! Max Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Darren Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Valentín Peralta. The referee calls over Darren Cooke and warns him to calm down! Valentín Peralta stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
51.52
Daniel Vela surges forward with the ball. Daniel Vela sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Vela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.32
Stefan Alexandersson makes a probing pass to Claudio M. Galletti. Claudio M. Galletti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eusebio Campedelli.
59.08
Daniel Vela makes a simple pass to Scott Ball. Scott Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Magnus Nordahl. Magnus Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.45
Clive Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Alexandersson. Stefan Alexandersson brings the ball forward. Stefan Alexandersson whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel heads the ball goalwards. Ashley Barton easily picks it out of the air!
67.09
Scott Ball sees space and advances. Scott Ball shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
69.03
Steve Wise knocks the ball forward to Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel finds some space and shoots from distance. Ashley Barton easily smothers it.
72.22
Scott Ball brings the ball forward. Scott Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Happel. Marcel Happel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcel Happel scores for Southampton!!
83.29
3-0Ashley Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Scott Ball. Ashley Goodwin is given a warning by the referee! Scott Ball gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.53
3-0Daniel Vela clumsily knocks into George Wright. The referee calls over Daniel Vela and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! George Wright runs off the knock.
89.01
Marvin Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Aaron Swift!
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
| Magnus Nordahl 9 Marcel Happel 59, 72 |