FT Southampton 2 - 1
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Southampton just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 32000.
90+5' Ball possession: Southampton: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
90+5' James Ward-Prowse is penalised for pushing Marc Cucurella.
90+5' Mason Mount from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
90+5' Moussa Djenepo successfully blocks the shot
90+5' A shot by Mateo Kovacic is blocked.
90+5' Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Hakim Ziyech swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Che Adams from Southampton concedes a foul on Ben Chilwell but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
90+3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+2' Ben Chilwell is penalised for pushing Che Adams.
90+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The ref blows his whistle. Moussa Djenepo charged Christian Pulisic from behind and it's a free-kick
90+1' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Thiago Silva could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
90' The game is restarted.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Christian Pulisic is penalised for pushing Moussa Djenepo.
89' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Lyanco from Southampton trips Hakim Ziyech
88' Mohamed Elyounoussi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' The cross by Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
88' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
87' Goal kick for Southampton.
86' Armel Bella-Kotchap relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Adam Armstrong is leaving the field to be replaced by Lyanco in a tactical substitution.
85' Joe Aribo wins an air challenge against Mateo Kovacic
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
85' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Mason Mount creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
84' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Kalidou Koulibaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
83' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
82' Che Adams from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' Mason Mount swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
82' Armando Broja sends a header towards goal, but Gavin Bazunu is there to comfortably save it
82' The cross by Raheem Sterling from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
82' Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Mohammed Salisu wins an air challenge against Armando Broja
81' Edouard Mendy from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' After a tactical foul, Christian Pulisic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
80' Christian Pulisic from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ibrahima Diallo
80' Ibrahima Diallo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Goal kick for Chelsea.
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
79' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Che Adams.
77' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Christian Pulisic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Southampton are trying to create something here.
76' Ben Chilwell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Raheem Sterling from Chelsea trips Ibrahima Diallo
74' Mohamed Elyounoussi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Thiago Silva successfully blocks the shot
74' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
74' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
73' Romain Perraud is injured and is replaced by Moussa Djenepo.
73' Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Armel Bella-Kotchap comes back onto the field.
72' The game is restarted.
72' Armel Bella-Kotchap is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
71' Armel Bella-Kotchap is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
71' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Pulisic from Chelsea trips Romain Perraud
70' Chelsea start a counter attack.
70' Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
69' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Che Adams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
69' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Chelsea start a counter attack.
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Goal kick for Southampton.
67' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
67' Jorginho is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Chilwell in a tactical substitution.
66' Cesar Azpilicueta is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
66' Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Pulisic in a tactical substitution.
66' Oooh... that was a sitter! Kai Havertz should have scored from that position
66' A chance presents itself to Kai Havertz from Chelsea but his header goes wide
66' The cross by Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
64' After a tactical foul, James Ward-Prowse sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
64' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hakim Ziyech
64' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' The referee signals a free kick as Raheem Sterling from Chelsea trips Armel Bella-Kotchap
62' Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Mohammed Salisu
61' Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Che Adams
61' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
61' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Jorginho from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Che Adams wins an air challenge against Thiago Silva
60' The game is restarted.
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
60' Romeo Lavia is injured and is replaced by Joe Aribo.
58' Romeo Lavia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
58' Chelsea start a counter attack.
58' Romeo Lavia could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
57' Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Mason Mount from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kyle Walker-Peters
57' Kalidou Koulibaly wins an air challenge against James Ward-Prowse
57' Southampton are in control of the ball.
56' Che Adams is penalised for pushing Thiago Silva.
56' Safe hands from Gavin Bazunu as he comes out and claims the ball
56' The cross by Marc Cucurella from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
55' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
55' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
54' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
53' Yellow card for Mohammed Salisu.
53' Dangerous challenge by Mohammed Salisu from Southampton. Raheem Sterling on the receiving end of that.
53' Good effort by Mohamed Elyounoussi as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Marc Cucurella successfully blocks the shot
53' Mohamed Elyounoussi from Southampton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
52' The cross by Romain Perraud from Southampton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
52' Southampton start a counter attack.
52' Ibrahima Diallo is penalised for pushing Mason Mount.
52' Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Thiago Silva could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Southampton are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
50' Cesar Azpilicueta hand-balls.
49' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' James Ward-Prowse makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Chelsea start a counter attack.
48' Kai Havertz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Romeo Lavia successfully blocks the shot
47' A shot by Thiago Silva is blocked.
47' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Ruben Loftus-Cheek is injured and is replaced by Mateo Kovacic.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Southampton: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Che Adams from Southampton trips Jorginho
45+2' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+2' A wonderful team goal!
45+1' James Ward-Prowse made the key pass for the goal!
45+1' Romain Perraud provided the assist for the goal.
45+1' G O O O A A A L - Adam Armstrong scores with the left foot!45+1' The cross by Romain Perraud from Southampton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' Southampton are trying to create something here.
45+1' Thiago Silva wins an air challenge against Che Adams
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Raheem Sterling is penalised for pushing Romain Perraud.
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
45' Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Diallo
45' Ruben Loftus-Cheek wins an air challenge against James Ward-Prowse
44' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' The ref blows his whistle. Ibrahima Diallo charged Mason Mount from behind and it's a free-kick
43' Mohammed Salisu wins an air challenge against Raheem Sterling
43' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Jorginho wins an air challenge against James Ward-Prowse
42' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
41' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Cesar Azpilicueta wins an air challenge against Adam Armstrong
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
40' Goal kick for Southampton.
39' Hakim Ziyech comes back onto the field.
39' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The game is restarted.
39' Hakim Ziyech is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37' Hakim Ziyech is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Adam Armstrong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
36' Adam Armstrong shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
35' Southampton start a counter attack.
35' Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
34' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Edouard Mendy from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Cesar Azpilicueta could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
33' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Dangerous challenge by James Ward-Prowse from Southampton. Raheem Sterling on the receiving end of that.
32' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
32' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Che Adams wins an air challenge against Kalidou Koulibaly
31' The cross by Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
31' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Marc Cucurella wins an air challenge against Mohamed Elyounoussi
30' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Cesar Azpilicueta wins an air challenge against Adam Armstrong
30' Goal kick for Southampton.
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
29' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
29' With that goal, Southampton equalised. Game on!
29' A great goal by Romeo Lavia
28' G O O O A A A L - Romeo Lavia from Southampton scores from outside the box with the right foot!28' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
28' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
27' Southampton are in control of the ball.
27' Mason Mount makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Southampton are in control of the ball.
26' Gavin Bazunu makes a crucial save!
26' Good effort by Kai Havertz as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' Hakim Ziyech creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
26' Chelsea start a counter attack.
26' Thiago Silva successfully blocks the shot
26' A shot by Romain Perraud is blocked.
25' Kalidou Koulibaly successfully blocks the shot
25' A shot by Kyle Walker-Peters is blocked.
25' Southampton are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
25' Romeo Lavia wins an air challenge against Mason Mount
24' Chelsea managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
23' G O O O A A A L - Raheem Sterling reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!23' Romain Perraud could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Mason Mount creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
23' Chelsea start a counter attack.
23' Kalidou Koulibaly wins an air challenge against Che Adams
23' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Armel Bella-Kotchap relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Ruben Loftus-Cheek creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22' Chelsea start a counter attack.
22' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Ibrahima Diallo from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Mason Mount swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
21' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
20' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Kai Havertz from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
19' Mason Mount from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Romeo Lavia from Southampton trips Raheem Sterling
18' Ruben Loftus-Cheek relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Che Adams wins an air challenge against Marc Cucurella
17' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
17' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
16' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Romain Perraud successfully blocks the shot
16' A shot by Hakim Ziyech is blocked.
16' Mason Mount creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
16' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Armel Bella-Kotchap wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
15' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruben Loftus-Cheek
15' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Che Adams wins an air challenge against Cesar Azpilicueta
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
15' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
14' Good effort by Raheem Sterling as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
14' Mason Mount creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13' The referee signals a free kick as Romain Perraud from Southampton trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
13' Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' A player from Chelsea takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
12' Che Adams from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Romain Perraud from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raheem Sterling
11' Gavin Bazunu from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Mohammed Salisu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
10' The ref blows his whistle. James Ward-Prowse charged Jorginho from behind and it's a free-kick
10' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
10' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Cesar Azpilicueta wins an air challenge against Adam Armstrong
9' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
9' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
8' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Cesar Azpilicueta wins an air challenge against Che Adams
7' Kai Havertz from Chelsea is ruled offside.
7' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Southampton are trying to create something here.
5' James Ward-Prowse wins an air challenge against Jorginho
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 63%, Chelsea: 37%.
4' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Mohamed Elyounoussi shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
3' Southampton are in control of the ball.
3' Kyle Walker-Peters makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
2' Armel Bella-Kotchap makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Che Adams wins an air challenge against Kalidou Koulibaly
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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