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Match Day Thread Ralph’s Marauders (aka Plucky Little Saints) vs Norwich City. Fri. 25 Feb. 20.00

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by davecg69, Feb 21, 2022.

  1. Lemons and Oranges

    Lemons and Oranges Well-Known Member

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    My only means of following the game is via Radio Solent. We've just scored, as I write this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I was going to say that we seem to be completely dominant, with nothing to show for it. But we're winning, so not all bad..........
     
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  2. Lovelocum

    Lovelocum Well-Known Member

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    Get in there.
     
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  3. VocalMinority

    VocalMinority Well-Known Member

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    I dont know how that stayed out, I don't know how that went in, but get in there!
     
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  4. BackFromBeyond

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    Norwich hosting a drunken barn dance in their area to our advantage. 1:0
     
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  5. SaintsFan86

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    This is looking rather easy.., Just can't hit the target. Ll
     
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  6. greensaint

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    Ah, the old scoop limbo over head kick finish from Che there.
     
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  7. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I will take that lead considering we haven't been great this first half!
     
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  8. San Tejón

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    Norwich sitting back have played to our weakness, making us probe for openings, which means moving the ball too slowly.
    Hopefully the goal will make them step out and give us room to play into.
     
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  9. Schad

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    We had 1.98 xG at the half. Our seasonal best is the 2.73 against Everton. We're kinda thrashing them, even if we can't finish.
     
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  10. San Tejón

    San Tejón Well-Known Member

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    Talking of moving slowly, where is everyone in?
    Thought I would have 3 or 4 pages to read, but just 1.
     
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  11. Lovelocum

    Lovelocum Well-Known Member

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    What does xG mean, expected goals?
     
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  12. Schad

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    Yeah. Basically, we're getting away a really high volume of shots from dangerous areas.
     
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  13. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Frustrating game this. Go two up and it’s comfortable. One up it’s not really, despite utter dominance. Broja not really shown yet, which hopefully lowers his price. All a bit nearly so far.
     
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  14. SAINTOSPREY

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    The pitch looks a bit dry the ball was moving a bit sluggish on ground passes, especially in the midfield atea?
     
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  15. Gregm1988

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    What was theirs ?
     
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  16. Paddy Podped

    Paddy Podped Well-Known Member

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    Was that shown on tv? If not where do you find out stats like that?
     
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  17. Schad

    Schad Well-Known Member

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    They had a sparkling 0.19.

    Got it from here:



    Note: there are some slightly different versions of xG, so it's still a somewhat broad-strokes sort of thing. But close to 2 xG in a half is a lot.
     
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  18. BackFromBeyond

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    As they say in Italy (according to my brother) I hope we don't end up being "bitten by the sheep."
     
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  19. Gregm1988

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    We keep hitting it at Gunn it seems. Although perhaps I am doing him a disservice
     
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  20. Schad

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    Rules of football dictate that we're not allowed to go up two until late. Armstrong will score in the 78th to put it to bed, though.
     
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