Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Joe Summers Joe Summers
Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman74
G
1
G
77Amine HaoucheA. Haouche
Kelvin VassellK. Vassell70
D
2
D
68Danny LaverD. Laver
Pedro FariaP. Faria69
D
3
D
71Filipe TavaresF. Tavares
Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz69
D
4
D
72Augusto MartinA. Martin
Anthony WrightA. Wright68
D
5
M
76Michel KoutouanM. Koutouan
Trevor KerrT. Kerr77
M
6
M
76Christian BarolloC. Barollo
Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten75
M
captain7
M
73Robbie WrightR. Wright
Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou71
A
8
M
77Graham MiddletonG. Middleton
Gary WhelanG. Whelan69
A
9
A
74Louis DufresnesL. Dufresnes
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls68
A
10
A
78Quim MonteiroQ. Monteiro
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill65
A
11captain
A
77Anders NygaardA. Nygaard
 
Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein72
M
12
D
68Richard MeiteR. Meite
Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot70
G
13
M
75Francisco SmithF. Smith
Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky67
D
14
A
78Youri KarpinY. Karpin

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,252 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.


0.00
Leeds United start the match!
3.18
Robbie Wright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.35
Filipe Tavares takes a quick throw-in, which Danny Laver takes on the chest. Danny Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Wright. Robbie Wright threads a neat ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fabricio Castroman manages to keep it out.
9.51
Augusto Martin makes a probing pass to Michel Koutouan. Michel Koutouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.20
Graham Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Quim Monteiro who takes it down. Quim Monteiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Castroman smothers it!
15.50
Pedro Faria flicks a high pass forward to Alfons Van Basten who brings the ball under control. Alfons Van Basten takes it forward alone. Alfons Van Basten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.06
Danny Laver comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Nicholls. Danny Laver is warned by the referee! Nigel Nicholls gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.20
Christian Barollo sees Anders Nygaard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anders Nygaard shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fabricio Castroman manages to keep it out.
21.46
Kelvin Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Kerr collects the pass. Trevor Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Laver steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.42
Trevor Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Amine Benyettou who takes it down. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
26.05
Danny Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but Fabricio Castroman reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.35
Without breaking stride, Graham Middleton plays the ball forward to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.15
Christian Barollo threads a neat ball through to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Louis Dufresnes!
38.01
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.00
Filipe Tavares punts the ball hopefully upfield. Quim Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Fabricio Castroman manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.09
Robbie Wright threads the ball through to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fabricio Castroman manages to gather 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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
48.43
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.56
Augusto Martin clumsily knocks into Alfons Van Basten. The referee warns Augusto Martin to calm down! Alfons Van Basten runs off the knock.
55.36
Christian Barollo flicks a high ball forward to Anders Nygaard who takes it down. Anders Nygaard whips in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.28
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Smith replacing Robbie Wright and Youri Karpin replacing Louis Dufresnes .
61.29
Shota Pahlplatz catches Quim Monteiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Barollo plays the ball forward to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.12
Danny Laver knocks the ball forward to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith hits a low pass to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Fabricio Castroman is on top of it.
71.49
Filipe Tavares threads a neat ball through to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro plays a scrappy one-two with Youri Karpin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Quim Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Fabricio Castroman manages to gather it comfortably.
75.11
Pedro Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr makes a simple pass to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.51
Leeds United have made a substitution with Richard Meite replacing Danny Laver .
78.53
Richard Meite surges forward with the ball. Richard Meite flicks a high pass forward. Quim Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Quim Monteiro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.28
Trevor Kerr threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.25
Augusto Martin powers a long ball forward. Quim Monteiro passes the ball forward to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard takes a shot at goal but somehow Fabricio Castroman manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Leeds United
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
15
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Amine Benyettou 38
Louis Dufresnes 3, 30
Anders Nygaard 10
Quim Monteiro 55
Youri Karpin 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Monteiro of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
8
2.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6
4.Shota Pahlplatz (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Anthony Wright (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Kerr (MID)
6
7.Alfons Van Basten (MID)
7
8.Amine Benyettou (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Gary Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)
6
 
12.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
0
13.Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0
14.Luke Konchesky (DEF)
0

1.Amine Haouche (GK)
6
2.Danny Laver (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Tavares (DEF)
6
4.Augusto Martin (DEF)
6
5.Michel Koutouan (MID)
6
6.Christian Barollo (MID)
6
7.Robbie Wright (MID)
7
8.Graham Middleton (MID)
6
9.Louis Dufresnes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Quim Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Anders Nygaard (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Richard Meite (DEF)
6
13.Francisco Smith (MID)
6
14.Youri Karpin (ATT)goal scored
7