In the 21st minute, Glen Johnson made a teamwork with Ahmed, and Coutinho who on the right side. The result, Johnson passed the Southampton players on the right side. He then sent crossing ball into the middle of the penalty box. The crossing was reached Sterling who was on the left. Sterling shot the ball but Freddy blocked his shot. The ball was bounced to the outside penalty box.
Southampton launched a counterattack. Simone, who received the rebound ball immediately sent a pass to Benson. Benson dribbled the ball forward. He then changed the direction of the ball, right before Henderson knocked him down. Benson quickly crossed the halfway line and gave the ball to Wright-Phillips. Wright-Phillips brought the ball into the middle then passed it to Kazuki. Kazuki moved to the left to lure Van Dyke.