Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bury. A crowd of 15,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
Bury get the match underway!
2.29
With a delightful solo run, Tobias Geis stretches the opposition's defence. Tobias Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edwards.
8.01
Manuel Semedo makes a simple pass to Roberto Monteiro. Roberto Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Maini. Sean Maini makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
12.28
Dayo Appoloni flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.03
Kelvin Vassell brings the ball forward. Kelvin Vassell knocks the ball forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Colasante but he's offside!
21.43
Graeme Godber comes in with a late challenge on Oluwashegun Adeshina. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oluwashegun Adeshina runs off the knock.
24.20
Manuel Semedo threads the ball through to Roberto Monteiro. Roberto Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Maini. Sean Maini makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Oluwashegun Adeshina plays the ball forward to Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
32.00
Roberto Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper plays the ball forward to Sean Maini who has made a great run into the box. Sean Maini takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sean Maini!
36.53
Kelvin Vassell makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Klein. Jeffrey Klein sees Nigel Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.41
Daniel Bastin makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Klein. Jeffrey Klein takes it forward alone. Jeffrey Klein shoots from outside the area. Oliver Cziommer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.06
Oliver Breitner receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Monteiro. Oliver Breitner makes a probing pass to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Vasari but he's offside!
45.00
Jeffrey Klein hits a low pass to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Colasante controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eddy Colasante shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Cziommer easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Rodrigo Tavares replacing Sean Maini. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
48.29
Jeffrey Klein plays the ball forward to Eddy Colasante. Eddy Colasante puts a great ball through. Nigel Nicholls runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.01
With a delightful solo run, Jeffrey Klein stretches the opposition's defence. Jeffrey Klein plays a one-two with Nigel Nicholls and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Jeffrey Klein provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Oliver Cziommer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
57.12
Roberto Monteiro barges into Dayo Appoloni. The referee calls over Roberto Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Dayo Appoloni stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Daniel Bastin hacks Martin Vasari from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Bastin and warns him to calm down! Martin Vasari runs off the knock.
60.42
Southampton have made a substitution with Gary Whelan replacing Tobias Geis .Bury have made a substitution with Gavin Dodd replacing Paul Edwards .
61.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Bastin plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Klein. With some swift thinking, Jeffrey Klein plays the ball forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls advances inside the box! Nigel Nicholls cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
63.26
Jeffrey Klein knocks the ball forward to Eddy Colasante. Eddy Colasante controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Elena Blanco through on goal. Some silky footwork from Elena Blanco provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.49
Oliver Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Tavares cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.29
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Bailey replacing Nigel Nicholls and Danny Boertien replacing Elena Blanco .Bury have made a substitution with Brian Standing replacing Martin Vasari .
79.15
Vincent Duchemin knocks the ball forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Breitner shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Fabricio Castroman. What a great pair of hands!
81.10
Dayo Appoloni flicks a high pass forward. Danny Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Boertien hits a low pass to Eddy Colasante. Some awkward footwork from Eddy Colasante provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.40
Dayo Appoloni flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Colasante who takes it down. Eddy Colasante lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Bailey. With a superhuman jump, Ralph Bailey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.58
Oliver Breitner makes a probing pass to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper edges inside the box! Colin Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Kelvin Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Appoloni. Dayo Appoloni runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dayo Appoloni shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
28.9%
45.8%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Maini of Bury

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
6
2.Daniel Bastin (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6
4.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
7
5.Tobias Geis (MID)
6
6.Graeme Godber (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
8
8.Dayo Appoloni (MID)
6
9.Eddy Colasante (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Elena Blanco (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Whelan (ATT)
6
13.Ralph Bailey (MID)
6
14.Danny Boertien (DEF)
6

1.Oliver Cziommer (GK)
7
2.Clive Brown (DEF)
6
3.Vincent Duchemin (DEF)
6
4.Paul Edwards (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Semedo (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Monteiro (MID)yellow card
7
7.Oliver Breitner (MID)
8
8.Oluwashegun Adeshina (MID)
6
9.Sean Maini (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Martin Vasari (ATT)
6
11.Colin Kasper (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brian Standing (ATT)
6
13.Rodrigo Tavares (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Gavin Dodd (DEF)
6