“Ross Stewart gives Southampton the lead with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after Arsenal concede a free-kick in a dangerous area”
Pivotal“Viktor Gyökeres equalizes for Arsenal with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner, assisted by Kai Havertz after coming on as a substitute”
Pivotal“Shea Emmanuel Charles scores the winner for Southampton with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after Arsenal fail to clear from a corner sequence”
Pivotal“Riccardo Calafiori misses a golden chance to equalize as his left-footed shot from the center of the box goes wide in the dying moments”
Southampton
Arsenal
Outstanding performance
Southampton•GoalkeeperSouthampton pulled off a stunning FA Cup upset against Arsenal, securing a 2-1 victory despite being thoroughly outplayed for large periods. Arsenal dominated possession (64%) and created far more chances (23 shots to 8), but Southampton's clinical finishing proved decisive. Ross Stewart opened the scoring in the 35th minute from a well-worked free-kick situation, before Viktor Gyökeres leveled for Arsenal in the 68th minute following his introduction as a substitute. The match turned on its head in the 85th minute when substitute Shea Emmanuel Charles struck from close range, capitalizing on Arsenal's failure to clear their lines after Daniel Peretz made a crucial save moments earlier. Arsenal's wastefulness in front of goal, managing just 7 shots on target from 23 attempts, ultimately cost them as Southampton's compact defensive display and counter-attacking threat secured a memorable cup victory.
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Southampton win a corner after Kepa Arrizabalaga concedes.
Tom Fellows of Southampton has his attempt saved. His right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is stopped in the top right corner by Kepa Arrizabalaga of Arsenal, with the assist coming from Cyle Larin.
Riccardo CalafioriAttempt missed. Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Gabriel MartinelliYellow CardGabriel Martinelli from Arsenal receives a yellow card.
Max Dowman wins a free kick for Arsenal in the attacking half.
Max Dowman of Arsenal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Noni Madueke from Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes too high.
Attempt saved. Gabriel Martinelli's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Caspar JanderYellow CardCaspar Jander of Southampton receives a yellow card for a foul.
Max Dowman wins a free kick for Arsenal in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Caspar Jander of Southampton.
Foul committed by Caspar Jander of Southampton.
Christian Nørgaard of Arsenal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Tom Fellows
Goal! Shea Charles scores for Southampton with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now Southampton 2, Arsenal 1.
Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the left. He was assisted by Noni Madueke after a corner.
Arsenal win a corner after Daniel Peretz concedes.
Max Dowman's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Daniel Peretz. The attempt was assisted by Christian Nørgaard.
Substitution for Arsenal: Martín Zubimendi comes on for Kai Havertz.
Samuel Edozie from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
Substitution for Southampton: Shea Charles comes on for Cameron Bragg.
Southampton wins a corner after Ben White concedes.
Substitution for Arsenal: William Saliba comes on for Gabriel Magalhães due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal.
Substitution for Southampton: Samuel Edozie comes on for Léo Scienza.
Substitution for Southampton: Cyle Larin comes on for Ross Stewart.
Max Dowman of Arsenal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Caspar Jander of Southampton.
assist: Kai Havertz
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Viktor Gyökeres scores for Arsenal with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Kai Havertz.
Max Dowman's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Léo Scienza from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
Attempt missed by Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Léo Scienza from Southampton hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Substitution for Arsenal: Noni Madueke comes on for Martin Ødegaard.
Substitution for Arsenal: Riccardo Calafiori comes on for Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Substitution for Arsenal: Viktor Gyökeres comes on for Gabriel Jesus.
Southampton wins a corner after Kepa Arrizabalaga concedes.
Corner awarded to Southampton after a foul by Cristhian Mosquera.
Corner awarded to Southampton after a concession by Gabriel Magalhães.
Gabriel Martinelli's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked.
Arsenal win a corner after Ryan Manning concedes.
Max Dowman's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Gabriel Martinelli's cross.
Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Martin Ødegaard, who provided a cross after a set piece.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Tom Fellows of Southampton.
Léo Scienza from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
The second half begins with the score at Southampton 1, Arsenal 0.
The first half ends with Southampton leading Arsenal 1-0.
Cameron Bragg from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Christian Nørgaard's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Daniel Peretz. The attempt was assisted by Max Dowman.
Attempt saved. Finn Azaz from Southampton has a right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top center of the goal by Kepa Arrizabalaga from Arsenal.
Foul committed by Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal.
Caspar Jander from Southampton wins a free kick on the left wing.
Léo Scienza from Southampton wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
Léo Scienza from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ben White of Arsenal.
assist: James Bree
Goal! Southampton leads Arsenal 1-0. Ross Stewart scores for Southampton with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Kai Havertz of Arsenal.
Cameron Bragg from Southampton wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Christian Nørgaard against Arsenal.
Foul committed by Christian Nørgaard for Arsenal.
Arsenal win a corner after Nathan Wood concedes.
Kai Havertz's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ben White.
Arsenal win a corner after Daniel Peretz concedes.
Max Dowman's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Daniel Peretz. The attempt was assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
Ryan ManningYellow CardRyan Manning of Southampton receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Max Dowman wins a free kick for Arsenal in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ryan Manning of Southampton.
Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Martin Ødegaard from Arsenal has a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Max Dowman's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ben White provided the assist.
Arsenal win a corner after Léo Scienza concedes.
Tom Fellows from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal.
Léo Scienza from Southampton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Christian Nørgaard against Arsenal.
Foul committed by Léo Scienza of Southampton.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gabriel Magalhães' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Max Dowman's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Myles Lewis-Skelly provided the assist.
Kai Havertz wins a free kick for Arsenal on the right wing.
Foul by Caspar Jander of Southampton.
Gabriel Jesus has a header from a tough angle on the right, but it's saved.
Arsenal win a corner after Ryan Manning concedes.
Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal misses a header from the center of the box to the left. He was assisted by Christian Nørgaard, who provided a headed pass after a corner.
Arsenal earn a corner after Taylor Harwood-Bellis concedes.
Gabriel Martinelli's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Arsenal win a corner after James Bree concedes.
Gabriel Martinelli's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Tom Fellows' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Finn Azaz provided the assist.
Max Dowman's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Martin Ødegaard wins a free kick for Arsenal in the defensive half.
Martin Ødegaard wins a free kick for Arsenal in the defensive half.
Arsenal bring 11 injury concerns to St. Mary's for this FA Cup quarter-final, facing a Southampton side riding three straight wins. The Gunners are heavy favorites but must navigate squad rotation in their treble chase against dangerous cup opponents.
