Match Report


ChesterfieldChesterfield     SouthamptonSouthampton
Mark BerryMark Berry Computer Player Computer Player
Harry CarterH. Carter74
G
1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Graham HendrieG. Hendrie57
D
2
D
70Kelvin VassellK. Vassell
Morris LloydM. Lloyd64
D
3
D
69Pedro FariaP. Faria
Nicky EtheringtonN. Etherington64
D
captain4
D
69Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Erwin FaberE. Faber65
M
5
D
68Anthony WrightA. Wright
Regis CondiR. Condi74
M
6
M
77Trevor KerrT. Kerr
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan72
M
7captain
M
75Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Jason FoxJ. Fox73
M
8
A
72Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou
Cosmin HagiC. Hagi70
A
9
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews68
A
10
A
68Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Noel WestwoodN. Westwood70
A
11
A
65Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
 
Scott ScalesS. Scales65
M
12
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Jamie WeirJ. Weir65
M
13
G
70Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot
Nigel GallagherN. Gallagher59
D
14
D
67Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Southampton. A crowd of 15,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
3.39
Graham Hendrie makes a probing pass to Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan hits a low pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.03
Anthony Wright flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Van Basten collects the pass. Alfons Van Basten hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Carter who gathers it comfortably.
8.05
Shota Pahlplatz threads a neat ball through to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten sees Kevin Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Harry Carter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.17
Jason Fox knocks the ball forward to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi cuts inside the box! Cosmin Hagi shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.55
Nicholas Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fabricio Castroman.
17.02
Cosmin Hagi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Fabricio Castroman drops low and scoops up the ball.
18.57
Nicky Etherington threads the ball through to Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan passes the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Cosmin Hagi. With a superhuman jump, Cosmin Hagi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Fabricio Castroman is on top of it.
20.06
Nicholas Milligan threads a neat ball through to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.25
Kevin Gemmill clumsily knocks into Nicky Etherington. Kevin Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Nicholas Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.09
Shota Pahlplatz threads a neat ball through to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
39.19
Nicholas Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but Pedro Faria blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
40.20
Shota Pahlplatz sees Alfons Van Basten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfons Van Basten makes a probing pass to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou advances inside the box! Amine Benyettou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.50
Chesterfield are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chesterfield kick off!
47.18
Nicholas Milligan threads a neat ball through to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from 20 yards. Fabricio Castroman gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
51.20
Alfons Van Basten threads the ball through to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.23
Jason Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.35
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high pass forward to Alfons Van Basten who brings the ball under control. Alfons Van Basten sees Nigel Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Nicholls advances inside the box! Nigel Nicholls shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Harry Carter manages to keep it out.
60.24
Southampton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
66.38
Trevor Kerr sees Nigel Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Nicholls threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.26
Alfons Van Basten makes a probing pass to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.40
Nicholas Milligan makes a simple pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
73.20
Regis Condi makes a simple pass to Cosmin Hagi. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
Alfons Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan deftly passes the ball to Nigel Nicholls, releasing him through on goal. Nigel Nicholls looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Harry Carter manages to keep it out.
79.40
Regis Condi knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabricio Castroman with no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
87.51
Graham Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Fox. Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward to Noel Westwood who brings the ball under control. Noel Westwood plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Matthews and advances towards the goal... Noel Westwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fabricio Castroman effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
With great vision, Nicholas Milligan plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood rushes past Anthony Wright! Noel Westwood tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Chesterfield

Southampton
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
20.8%
41.6%
37.7%

Scorers
Anthony Matthews 20, 79
Noel Westwood 90
Amine Benyettou 8
Nigel Nicholls 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Matthews of Chesterfield

Match Ratings
1.Harry Carter (GK)
7
2.Graham Hendrie (DEF)
6
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Etherington (DEF)
6
5.Erwin Faber (MID)
6
6.Regis Condi (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)
8
8.Jason Fox (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Matthews (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Noel Westwood (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Scales (MID)
0
13.Jamie Weir (MID)
0
14.Nigel Gallagher (DEF)
0

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