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26/08/2054, St Marys Stadium, Southampton, England, Live on National TV
EFL Cup, Round 2
Southampton Vs Newcastle

Southampton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: O Crowe (GK) , D McFarlane (CB) , J Wern (CB) , J Musgrave (CB) , G McManus (RB) , D Evans (LB) , J Taggart (CDM) , M Main (CAM) , C Banjo (RM) , G Killough (LM) , K Floyd (ST) And the subs are: R MacLeod (CB) , N Fitzgerald (CB) , E McQuary (CM) , M Fildes (CM) , P Gaddis (ST)

Newcastle play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: N Cavanagh (GK) , S Callacghan (CB) , S Semple (CB) , J Healey (RB) , M Dripps (LB) , K Cadigan (CDM) , G Madoc (CAM) , B Farrell (RM) , G Pritchett (LM) , A Ewen (ST) , R Matthew (ST) And the subs are: J McAleese (CB) , A Whitfield (CM) , D Alison (CM) , R Ellis (ST)
Welcome to St Marys Stadium in Southampton, England where Southampton will face Newcastle.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 45256.

1' - Southampton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Jim Musgrave passes a long ball to John Taggart.  John Taggart tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and John Taggart scores!  That's a nice goal from the Southampton player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

7' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Kieran Cadigan finds Joe Healey with a long ball.  Jasper Wern dispossesses Joe Healey and takes possession.  Jasper Wern sees a run from Mick Main.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Mick Main has strayed offside!  

17' - John Taggart finds David McFarlane with a long ball.  Rob Matthew tackles David McFarlane and takes the ball.  Newcastle attempt a quick counter attack.  Rob Matthew speeds past Declan Evans.  

17' - Rob Matthew spots a run from Gareth Madoc.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

22' - Declan Evans plays the ball to John Taggart.  John Taggart finds Jim Musgrave with a long pass.  Jim Musgrave crosses the ball, finding John Taggart.  John Taggart looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Nick Cavanagh!  Kris Floyd is first to the ball...Kris Floyd tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

24' - Nick Cavanagh plays a long pass to Kieran Cadigan.  Kieran Cadigan sees Glynn Pritchett making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Glynn Pritchett is able to control the ball.  Glynn Pritchett tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

27' - Ollie Crowe plays a long ball to Jim Musgrave.  Jim Musgrave plays the ball to John Taggart.  John Taggart tries to use ball skills to beat Glynn Pritchett, but is brought down illegally.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Glynn Pritchett.  That will be a freekick for Southampton.  

28' - Kris Floyd stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Sam Callacghan.  

33' - Sam Callacghan finds Kieran Cadigan with a long pass.  Mick Main tackles Kieran Cadigan and takes possession.  Mick Main looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but it hits the upright!  Kris Floyd is first to the ball...Kris Floyd strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Southampton.  Chris Banjo gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but Michael Dripps intercepts and takes possession.  

36' - Michael Dripps plays a long pass to Kieran Cadigan.  Kieran Cadigan slides the ball to Gareth Madoc.  Gareth Madoc attempts to use his skills to beat Jasper Wern, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

37' - Gareth Madoc tries to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

40' - Kieran Cadigan spots a run from Andrew Ewen.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Andrew Ewen takes the ball.  Andrew Ewen looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Ollie Crowe!  That will be a corner for  Newcastle.  Glynn Pritchett will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Kieran Cadigan.  Kieran Cadigan flicks a header towards goal...and its in! It's a good goal from Kieran Cadigan for Newcastle!  The ball went in off the upright!

40' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - John Taggart finds Gavin McManus with a short pass.  Gavin McManus passes the ball to Glynn Killough.  Glynn Killough runs with the ball, beating Gareth Madoc.  

44' - Glynn Killough attempts a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Glynn Killough for Southampton!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

44' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Joe Healey passes to Sam Callacghan.  Sam Callacghan finds Michael Dripps with a short pass.  Michael Dripps plays a long pass to Gareth Madoc.  Gareth Madoc takes the ball past Glynn Killough with a turn of pace.  

50' - Gareth Madoc looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Gareth Madoc scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Newcastle player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

51' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Declan Evans passes the ball to Jasper Wern.  Jasper Wern finds John Taggart with a short pass.  John Taggart speeds past Kieran Cadigan.  

55' - John Taggart sees a run from Glynn Killough.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Glynn Killough is able to take the ball.  Glynn Killough attempts the cutback and is able to find Kris Floyd.  Kris Floyd attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Nick Cavanagh stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Chris Banjo gets to the ball first...Chris Banjo tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Chris Banjo scores!  That's a great goal from the Southampton player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kris Floyd is going to be taken off.  Patrick Gaddis is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Callacghan is going to be taken off.  Johnny McAleese joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - Gareth Madoc plays a short pass to Sam Semple.  Sam Semple passes the ball to Kieran Cadigan.  Kieran Cadigan passes to Rob Matthew.  Rob Matthew sees a run from Gareth Madoc.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gareth Madoc is able to take the ball.  Gareth Madoc looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Gareth Madoc scores!  That's a fine goal from the Newcastle player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

62' - Southampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Jasper Wern passes the ball to David McFarlane.  David McFarlane plays a short pass to Jasper Wern.  Jasper Wern passes to Mick Main.  Mick Main plays the ball to Jasper Wern.  Jasper Wern plays a long ball to Jim Musgrave.  Jim Musgrave spots a run from Mick Main.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Mick Main is able to take the ball.  Mick Main attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Mick Main scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Southampton player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

69' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Johnny McAleese plays a short pass to Joe Healey.  Joe Healey finds Kieran Cadigan with a short pass.  John Taggart dispossesses Kieran Cadigan and gains possession for his team.  John Taggart tries to use ball skills to beat Michael Dripps, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

73' - John Taggart tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's an excellent goal from John Taggart for Southampton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

74' - Newcastle kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - Sam Semple passes to Michael Dripps.  Michael Dripps finds Johnny McAleese with a short pass.  John Taggart successfully tackles Johnny McAleese and gains possession for his team.  Southampton attempt to counter.  John Taggart sees Mick Main making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mick Main is caught offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joe Healey is going to be taken off.  Dave Alison is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andrew Ewen will come off.  Richard Ellis is brought on from the bench.  

80' - Rob Matthew uses his pace to beat David McFarlane.  

85' - Gavin McManus spots a run from Chris Banjo.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris Banjo runs on to the ball.  Chris Banjo tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Michael Dripps gets to the ball first and clears.

89' - Chris Banjo passes to Declan Evans.  Declan Evans plays a long ball to John Taggart.  John Taggart passes to Patrick Gaddis.  Patrick Gaddis sees Chris Banjo making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Chris Banjo has strayed offside!  

91' - Glynn Pritchett passes a long ball to Kieran Cadigan.  Kieran Cadigan fires a shot from outside the area...but the ball flies wide of the post!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Southampton 5 - 3 Newcastle.