League

Etihad Stadium
Spectators: 7981 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) Nat Langsford made the kick off and thus started the match. Seb Titmus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Feliciano Artaldo having to interfere. Feliciano Artaldo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nat Langsford in the 10th minute of the match. Ozzy Bridge could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Martin Wilson made a huge save. Martin Wilson stood somewhat misplaced when Ozzy Bridge came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 20 minute. 28 minutes into the game, Beniamin Czarnecki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cityzens's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Southampton the free kick. After 28 played minutes Cityzens got a freekick which was hit by Beniamin Czarnecki. Seb Titmus hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute, Ozzy Bridge hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ozzy Bridge could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Martin Wilson made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reuben Osborn during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nat Langsford in the 43rd minute of play forced Cityzens's goalkeeper Feliciano Artaldo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Jon Rusby fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cityzens's protests and gave Jon Rusby a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Cityzens's Jon Rusby got a free kick in the 45th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seb Titmus in the 48th minute of play forced Cityzens's goalkeeper Feliciano Artaldo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Cityzens's Ozzy Bridge got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Southampton booed when Cityzens was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tristan Higgins didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ozzy Bridge blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martin Wilson having to make a save. In the 58th minute, Southampton's Nat Langsford dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. With a little luck, Cityzens's Feliciano Artaldo got control of the ball when Jools Denham tried to sneak it across the goal line. 66 minutes into the game, Southampton's Jack Stayton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Feliciano Artaldo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. The supporters of Southampton booed when Cityzens was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ozzy Bridge didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ozzy Bridge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ozzy Bridge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 76th minute, Jeffrey Roberts hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Boguslaw Dubiel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Martin Wilson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Southampton booed when Cityzens was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reuben Osborn didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 91 minutes, Tristan Higgins mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cityzens and the Southampton players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tristan Higgins hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Southampton's Ash Toovey got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Southampton played a much better game than Cityzens and deserved their victory. The Cityzens players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.