FT Southampton 2 - 1
Watford
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Southampton just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Watford: 39%.
90+7' Ben Foster from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+6' Jose Holebas from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
90+6' It's a good hit from long range by Ismaila Sarr who forces a save from Alex McCarthy. Corner kick.
90+6' Watford is trying to create something here.
90+6' Goal kick for Southampton.
90+5' Andre Gray from Watford sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
90+5' Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
90+5' Jose Holebas puts in a cross...
90+5' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Jose Holebas from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
90+5' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+4' Dimitri Foulquier puts in a cross...
90+4' Watford is trying to create something here.
90+4' Moussa Djenepo is penalised for pushing Adam Masina.
90+4' Goal kick for Southampton.
90+3' Adam Masina from Watford is ruled offside.
90+3' Dimitri Foulquier puts in a cross...
90+3' Yan Valery relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Etienne Capoue from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
90+3' Yan Valery clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+2' Ben Foster sends a long ball upfield.
90+2' Dimitri Foulquier from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Adam Masina from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Jose Holebas swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Bednarek from Southampton trips Nathaniel Chalobah
90+1' Watford is in control of the ball.
90+1' Sofiane Boufal from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Southampton is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for Watford.
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
90' Andre Gray from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
89' Southampton is trying to create something here.
89' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Southampton is trying to create something here.
88' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
87' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Watford is in control of the ball.
87' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Moussa Djenepo comes back onto the field.
86' The game is restarted.
86' It doesn't look good here as Moussa Djenepo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
85' Moussa Djenepo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Watford is in control of the ball.
83' G O O O A A A L James Ward-Prowse curls the direct free kick into the back of the net! Wonderful finish82' Kiko is leaving the field to be replaced by Dimitri Foulquier in a tactical substitution.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Etienne Capoue from Watford trips Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
81' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
81' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
80' Southampton is trying to create something here.
80' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Watford: 38%.
79' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Moussa Djenepo provided the assist for the goal.
78' G O O O A A A L - Danny Ings with the goal!78' Moussa Djenepo of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Great skill from Moussa Djenepo as he dribbles past his opponents
78' Goal kick for Southampton.
78' Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
78' Watford start a counter attack.
77' What a chance! Shane Long looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
77' Danny Ings of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
77' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton puts in a great cross...
77' Ismaila Sarr from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Bertrand
77' Could be a good chance here as Jose Holebas from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76' Jose Holebas from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
76' Watford is in control of the ball.
76' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Cedric Soares is leaving the field to be replaced by Yan Valery in a tactical substitution.
75' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
75' Watford is trying to create something here.
75' Andre Gray from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but Alex McCarthy runs out to collect the ball
75' Great skill from Andre Gray as he dribbles past his opponents
74' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Will Hughes is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathaniel Chalobah in a tactical substitution.
73' Watford is trying to create something here.
73' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Jose Holebas from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
73' Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Andre Gray from Watford makes a great pass and space opens up...
72' Jack Stephens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
72' Southampton is in control of the ball.
72' Andre Gray is penalised for pushing Cedric Soares.
71' Goal kick for Watford.
71' Sofiane Boufal from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
71' Will Hughes clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
71' Great skill from Moussa Djenepo as he dribbles past his opponents
70' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
70' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
70' Southampton is trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
69' Goal kick for Watford.
69' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Southampton!
68' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
68' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
68' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg puts in a cross...
68' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Shane Long from Southampton sees his effort hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
68' Sofiane Boufal of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Southampton is trying to create something here.
67' Gerard Deulofeu is leaving the field to be replaced by Andre Gray in a tactical substitution.
67' Kiko is penalised for pushing Sofiane Boufal.
67' Southampton is in control of the ball.
66' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford is ruled offside.
66' Could be a good chance here as Will Hughes from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
66' Watford is in control of the ball.
66' Southampton is trying to create something here.
66' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Southampton is in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Ings from Southampton trips Ben Foster
64' Watford is in control of the ball.
64' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
63' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
63' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
63' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
63' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
63' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Moussa Djenepo puts in a cross...
62' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford chips the ball into the penalty box.
62' Watford is in control of the ball.
61' Southampton is trying to create something here.
61' Etienne Capoue comes back onto the field.
61' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' It doesn't look good here as Etienne Capoue is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
60' Etienne Capoue is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Watford: 37%.
60' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' James Ward-Prowse takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
58' The referee signals a free kick as Adrian Mariappa from Watford trips Moussa Djenepo
58' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
58' Craig Cathcart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
57' Michael Obafemi is leaving the field to be replaced by Shane Long in a tactical substitution.
57' Nathan Redmond is leaving the field to be replaced by Sofiane Boufal in a tactical substitution.
57' Danny Ings from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Adam Masina relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
56' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Southampton is trying to create something here.
55' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg puts in a cross...
55' Southampton is trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Watford: 39%.
54' Southampton is in control of the ball.
54' Will Hughes from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Watford is trying to create something here.
54' Goal kick for Southampton.
54' Ismaila Sarr fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
53' Watford is trying to create something here.
53' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Southampton is in control of the ball.
52' Watford is in control of the ball.
52' Southampton is trying to create something here.
51' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Watford is trying to create something here.
50' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Watford: 38%.
50' Kiko comes back onto the field.
50' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' It doesn't look good here as Kiko is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
49' Kiko is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Yellow card for Nathan Redmond.
48' Reckless challenge there. Nathan Redmond commits a rough foul on Kiko
48' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Nathan Redmond from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Great skill from Nathan Redmond as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Southampton is trying to create something here.
47' Southampton is in control of the ball.
47' Adrian Mariappa relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
47' Southampton is trying to create something here.
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47' Etienne Capoue from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Watford is trying to create something here.
46' Watford is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
45+3' Southampton is in control of the ball.
45+2' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Southampton is trying to create something here.
45+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Southampton is trying to create something here.
45+1' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but Ben Foster comes out to smother the ball.
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Nathan Redmond from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Southampton is trying to create something here.
45' Southampton is in control of the ball.
45' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 65%, Watford: 35%.
45' Goal kick for Watford.
44' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
44' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
44' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Southampton is in control of the ball.
43' Dangerous challenge by Will Hughes from Watford. Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg on the receiving end of that.
43' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Watford is in control of the ball.
41' Southampton is trying to create something here.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Etienne Capoue from Watford trips Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
41' Goal kick for Watford.
40' Nathan Redmond from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
40' Poor play by Adrian Mariappa as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
40' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
40' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Nathan Redmond carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
40' Adam Masina relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
39' Southampton is trying to create something here.
39' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Southampton is in control of the ball.
39' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Watford start a counter attack.
38' Watford is in control of the ball.
38' Southampton is trying to create something here.
38' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Southampton is trying to create something here.
37' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Southampton is trying to create something here.
37' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Southampton is in control of the ball.
36' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Southampton is in control of the ball.
36' Jose Holebas comes back onto the field.
36' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' It doesn't look good here as Jose Holebas is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 60%, Watford: 40%.
34' Jose Holebas is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Southampton is trying to create something here.
33' Michael Obafemi from Southampton is ruled offside.
33' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Etienne Capoue puts in a cross...
33' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
32' Gerard Deulofeu forces a good save from Alex McCarthy who turns the ball behind for a corner!
32' Watford is trying to create something here.
32' Watford is in control of the ball.
32' Southampton is in control of the ball.
31' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Watford is trying to create something here.
30' Danny Ings relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Watford: 38%.
30' Ismaila Sarr connects well on the volley but the shot is saved and goes behind for a corner kick
30' Jose Holebas swings in a cross from the free kick.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Djenepo from Southampton trips Abdoulaye Doucoure
29' Watford start a counter attack.
29' Etienne Capoue relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
29' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
28' Southampton is trying to create something here.
28' Southampton is in control of the ball.
28' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Danny Ings sends a header towards goal, but Ben Foster is there to comfortably save it
27' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg puts in a cross...
27' Southampton is trying to create something here.
27' Nathan Redmond from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Nathan Redmond from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
27' Southampton is trying to create something here.
27' Southampton is in control of the ball.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford trips Moussa Djenepo
26' Southampton is in control of the ball.
26' The referee signals a free kick as James Ward-Prowse from Southampton trips Ismaila Sarr
25' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Ismaila Sarr relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
25' Kiko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25' Jack Stephens sends a long ball upfield.
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Watford: 39%.
24' G O O O A A A L - Ismaila Sarr scores!24' Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' Jack Stephens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Southampton is in control of the ball.
23' Goal kick for Watford.
22' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Abdoulaye Doucoure sends a header towards goal, but Alex McCarthy is there to comfortably save it
21' Etienne Capoue from Watford chips the ball into the penalty box.
21' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Will Hughes puts in a cross...
21' Gerard Deulofeu from Watford takes a short corner kick from the left.
20' Cedric Soares clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
20' Watford is trying to create something here.
20' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
20' Watford is trying to create something here.
19' Watford is in control of the ball.
19' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Southampton is trying to create something here.
18' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Southampton is trying to create something here.
17' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' The referee signals a free kick as Jose Holebas from Watford trips Cedric Soares
17' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Kiko puts in a cross...
17' Watford is trying to create something here.
16' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Ball possession: Southampton: 64%, Watford: 36%.
16' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
16' Adrian Mariappa from Watford heads the ball to a team mate.
15' Jose Holebas puts in a cross...
15' Cedric Soares relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Etienne Capoue puts in a cross...
15' Nathan Redmond relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Gerard Deulofeu swings in a cross from the free kick.
14' Jan Bednarek from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Ismaila Sarr
14' Watford is in control of the ball.
14' Southampton is in control of the ball.
13' Southampton is trying to create something here.
13' Southampton is in control of the ball.
12' Nathan Redmond from Southampton is ruled offside.
12' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Jack Stephens sends a long ball upfield.
11' Southampton is in control of the ball.
11' Watford is in control of the ball.
10' Southampton is trying to create something here.
10' Southampton is in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 65%, Watford: 35%.
9' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Southampton is in control of the ball.
8' Nathan Redmond shoots from outside the box, but Ben Foster has it under control
8' Some neat football here as Nathan Redmond from Southampton plays a 1-2 with Danny Ings.
8' Southampton is in control of the ball.
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Southampton is trying to create something here.
7' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Will Hughes puts in a cross...
7' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Watford is trying to create something here.
6' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Watford is trying to create something here.
6' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Watford is trying to create something here.
6' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Southampton is in control of the ball.
5' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Watford is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 84%, Watford: 16%.
4' Watford is in control of the ball.
4' Southampton is in control of the ball.
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Goal kick for Watford.
4' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Adrian Mariappa relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
3' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Southampton is trying to create something here.
2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Ismaila Sarr shoots from outside the box, but Alex McCarthy has it under control
2' Watford is trying to create something here.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Watford is in control of the ball.
1' Southampton is in control of the ball.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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