FT Southampton 4 - 1
Brentford
Commentary:
90+6' Southampton with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 27383.
90+6' Ball possession: Southampton: 49%, Brentford: 51%.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Toney from Brentford trips Ibrahima Diallo
90+5' Jan Bednarek comes back onto the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Southampton: 49%, Brentford: 51%.
90+5' The game is restarted.
90+5' Jan Bednarek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+3' Jan Bednarek is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Lyanco from Southampton trips Yoane Wissa
90+2' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2' Brentford are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 49%, Brentford: 51%.
90' Lyanco from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
89' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's 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
89' Great vision by Christian Noergaard from Brentford as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
88' Could be a good chance here as Adam Armstrong from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Goal kick for Southampton.
86' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Poor play by Che Adams as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
86' Mathias Jensen swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton trips Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 51%, Brentford: 49%.
85' Fraser Forster saved a certain goal there! Bryan Mbeumo found himself in a great scoring position but Fraser Forster denied him with a great save
85' Mathias Jensen puts in a cross...
85' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
85' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Bryan Mbeumo puts in a cross...
84' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Fraser Forster saved a certain goal there! Ivan Toney found himself in a great scoring position but Fraser Forster denied him with a great save
83' A shot by Ivan Toney is blocked.
83' Fin Stevens from Brentford heads the ball to a team mate.
83' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Mathias Jensen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
83' Great defending by James Ward-Prowse from Southampton to prevent his team conceding a goal.
82' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Pontus Jansson relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
80' Good effort by Adam Armstrong as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
80' Ibrahima Diallo of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
79' Southampton are trying to create something here.
78' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' The game is restarted.
78' Armando Broja is injured and is replaced by Adam Armstrong.
77' Armando Broja is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
76' Sergi Canos is injured and is replaced by Fin Stevens.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
75' Goal kick for Southampton.
75' The game is restarted.
75' Sergi Canos is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
75' Sergi Canos is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' That's a great ball by Mathias Jensen from Brentford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
73' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Brentford are trying to create something here.
72' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Southampton stands.
71' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
70' Ibrahima Diallo provided the assist for the goal.
70' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Che Adams from Southampton with the right foot.70' CHANCE! Che Adams finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
70' Ibrahima Diallo sends a long ball upfield.
70' Mathias Jensen 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' The game is restarted.
70' Nathan Tella is injured and is replaced by Stuart Armstrong.
68' Nathan Tella is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
68' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Ethan Pinnock is leaving the field to be replaced by Mathias Jensen in a tactical substitution.
67' Romain Perraud from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Southampton are trying to create something here.
66' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Brentford are in control of the ball.
65' Oriol Romeu relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' A player from Brentford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 49%, Brentford: 51%.
65' Nathan Redmond is leaving the field to be replaced by Che Adams in a tactical substitution.
64' Lyanco relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Sergi Canos from Brentford swings in the corner from the right.
63' Lyanco clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
63' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer puts in a cross...
63' Southampton are trying to create something here.
62' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
61' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Ethan Pinnock relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
61' Ethan Pinnock relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 52%, Brentford: 48%.
59' Sergi Canos from Brentford is ruled offside.
59' Could be a good chance here as Christian Noergaard from Brentford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Redmond from Southampton trips Christian Noergaard
58' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Sergi Canos from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nathan Tella
57' Good effort by Ibrahima Diallo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
57' Oriol Romeu of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Ibrahima Diallo of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Pontus Jansson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
56' Ivan Toney from Brentford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
56' Brentford with an attacking substitution here.
56' Shandon Baptiste is leaving the field to be replaced by Yoane Wissa in a tactical substitution.
56' Lyanco relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 55%, Brentford: 45%.
55' Safe hands from Fraser Forster as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
55' Brentford are trying to create something here.
55' Vitaly Janelt puts in a cross...
54' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Ivan Toney relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' Mads Roerslev from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Romain Perraud
52' Romain Perraud from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Obstruction as Ivan Toney cuts off the run of Nathan Tella. A free-kick is awarded.
50' Oriol Romeu is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 57%, Brentford: 43%.
49' Oriol Romeu provided the assist for the goal.
49' G O O O A A A L - Armando Broja scores with the right foot!49' CHANCE! Armando Broja finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
49' Armando Broja from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Oriol Romeu carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
49' Southampton start a counter attack.
49' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Safe hands from Fraser Forster as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer puts in a cross...
47' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Brentford are trying to create something here.
46' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Southampton has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Southampton: 56%, Brentford: 44%.
45+3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
45+2' Ivan Toney commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
45+2' Ivan Toney from Brentford commits a foul by elbowing Mohammed Salisu
45+2' Goal kick for Southampton.
45+2' Sergi Canos from Brentford tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
45+1' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Ivan Toney from Brentford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1' Armando Broja comes back onto the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45' Armando Broja is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 57%, Brentford: 43%.
44' Armando Broja is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
44' Goal kick for Southampton.
43' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
43' Could be a good chance here as Ivan Toney from Brentford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' The referee signals a free kick as James Ward-Prowse from Southampton trips Vitaly Janelt
42' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Toney from Brentford trips James Ward-Prowse
41' Goal kick for Southampton.
41' That's a great ball by Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
41' Brentford are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
40' Southampton are trying to create something here.
40' Safe hands from Alvaro Fernandez as he comes out and claims the ball
39' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
39' Romain Perraud finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by Alvaro Fernandez! Corner kick...
39' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
39' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' OWN GOAL - Alvaro Fernandez sends the ball into his own net!37' Close! Ibrahima Diallo with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
37' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
36' Ethan Pinnock clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Nathan Tella puts in a cross...
36' Could be a good chance here as Oriol Romeu from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 57%, Brentford: 43%.
35' A shot by Oriol Romeu is blocked.
35' Goal kick for Southampton.
34' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Goal kick for Brentford.
34' Oriol Romeu from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
34' Poor play by Ivan Toney as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
33' Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
33' Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Great skill from Ibrahima Diallo as he dribbles past his opponents
33' Mads Roerslev from Brentford commits a foul by elbowing Romain Perraud
32' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
31' Safe hands from Alvaro Fernandez as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Armando Broja puts in a cross...
30' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 51%, Brentford: 49%.
30' Southampton are in control of the ball.
29' The match resumes with a drop ball.
29' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
28' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
28' Romain Perraud goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
28' Poor play by Ivan Toney as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
28' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
27' The game is restarted.
27' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
27' Romain Perraud from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Mohammed Salisu sends a long ball upfield.
26' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
25' Pontus Jansson relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Nathan Tella puts in a cross...
25' Vitaly Janelt tests Fraser Forster with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 53%, Brentford: 47%.
25' Southampton are in control of the ball.
24' A great goal by Vitaly Janelt
23' Bryan Mbeumo provided the assist for the goal.
23' G O O O A A A L - Vitaly Janelt volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!23' Bryan Mbeumo puts in a cross...
23' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Lyanco is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
22' Oh no. From a promising position Ivan Toney from Brentford miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
22' Could be a good chance here as Christian Noergaard from Brentford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
22' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
21' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Southampton are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 56%, Brentford: 44%.
20' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Safe hands from Alvaro Fernandez as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Lyanco sends a long ball upfield.
19' Southampton are in control of the ball.
18' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Goal kick for Southampton.
17' Brentford are trying to create something here.
17' Nathan Tella from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ivan Toney
17' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 58%, Brentford: 42%.
15' Christian Noergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
14' James Ward-Prowse sees his shot deflected off target
14' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Southampton start a counter attack.
14' Ibrahima Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Sergi Canos swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' Lyanco from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ivan Toney
12' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Southampton start a counter attack.
11' Ivan Toney from Brentford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
11' Could be a good chance here as Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 53%, Brentford: 47%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Armando Broja from Southampton trips Sergi Canos
9' Romain Perraud from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box.
9' Great skill from Armando Broja as he dribbles past his opponents
9' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Brentford are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 75%, Brentford: 25%.
5' James Ward-Prowse provided the assist for the goal.
5' G O O O A A A L - Jan Bednarek from Southampton heads the ball home!5' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
5' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Ethan Pinnock relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
4' Romain Perraud from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4' Mads Roerslev relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Armando Broja puts in a cross...
3' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Goal kick for Brentford.
2' Nathan Tella fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
2' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' Goal kick for Southampton.
2' Brentford are trying to create something here.
1' Ivan Toney is penalised for pushing Jan Bednarek.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Brentford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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