The 27th minute, Southampton launched an attack. Simone snatched the ball from Carrick, when Carrick tried to pass it. Immediately, he passed the ball to Rudolf. Rudolf let go of Cleverly's guard, after that, he received Simone's pass with his right foot. Then, Rudolf gave a pass to Kounde. The Southampton left winger received the ball, but he was guarded by Rafael da Silva making it difficult to turn around.
Kounde passed the ball back to Benson. Benson, who rose to assist the attack, was now dribbling the ball diagonally to the middle. He then gave Ryan a pass and advanced into the penalty box. Ryan took the pass, then, with a touch, he sent Benson's pass back. Benson received a through ball from Kounde. Then he immediately sent the ball that he received to Kazuki.