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Nov 8, 2014 at 3pm UK
 
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Half-Time Report: Southampton frustrated by Leicester City

Southampton dominate proceedings against Leicester City but the two sides enter the half-time break with the score level at 0-0.

Southampton have endured a frustrating opening 45 minutes against a resolute Leicester City side that has finished 0-0.

Southampton were dominant in the opening 15 minutes of the game, but struggled to create any chances despite the formidable presence of Graziano Pelle up front.

Victor Wanyama of Southampton climbs above Ryan Bertrand of Southampton and Andy King of Leicester City to win the ball during the Barclays Premier League match on November 8, 2014© Getty Images

Ryan Bertrand and Sadio Mane combined well on a number of occasions down the left flank, with a number of crosses from the duo just too far ahead of the potent Pelle, who also saw a goalbound effort well blocked by Wes Morgan.

Nathaniel Clyne pushed forward on the right flank and hit a 20-yard strike towards goal, but it was comfortably held by Kasper Schmeichel.

However, the best chance of the opening half-hour fell the way of Leicester captain Morgan, but the centre-back couldn't keep his header down from a corner as it sailed harmlessly over the bar.

The Saints continued to pour forward, but time and again their final ball lacked the required quality.

Mane was then presented with a chance to open the scoring in the 35th minute, but the Senegalese forward crashed his shot over the bar from the byline.

As half time approached, their frustration grew as Morgan Schneiderlin was shown a booking for a reckless tackle before Steven Davis suffered an injury and was replaced by Jack Cork.

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