In the match that took place at Old Trafford on Thursday (01/31/2013) pm dawn, Southampton went ahead after just three minutes walk. Michael Carrick backpass to David De Gea was taken by Jay Rodriguez, and the name of the latter had put the visitors ahead.
However, the benefits of Southampton did not last long. Before the first round out, Wayne Rooney scored twice and put United back ahead 2-1.
"Winning is all that matters when entering the stage like today. During the first 30 minutes we were fantastic, we played well," said Ferguson told the BBC.
But, in the second half, Southampton United's defense dominates and makes extra work. Fergie had to include Rio Ferdinand and Phil Jones play, which was originally played as a right back, a defensive midfielder.
Statistics reported by Soccernet also noted that Southampton superior in possession, ie 57:43. They fired more, ie 20:11, but United's superior in shots on taget, 5:4.
"In the second half, Southampton has turned into the best team playing here this season. We were lucky to win the game," said Fergie.
