Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman74
G
1captain
G
75Gilles VieiraG. Vieira
Kelvin VassellK. Vassell70
D
2
D
60Oleg AthertonO. Atherton
Pedro FariaP. Faria69
D
3
D
60Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz69
D
4
D
59Neil ShawN. Shaw
Anthony WrightA. Wright68
D
5
M
66Les MorrisL. Morris
Trevor KerrT. Kerr77
M
6
M
64Harvey VenusH. Venus
Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten75
M
captain7
M
63Fadel TresorF. Tresor
Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou72
A
8
M
59Paolo DelaneyP. Delaney
Gary WhelanG. Whelan69
A
9
A
69Oleg AdamsO. Adams
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls68
A
10
A
60Ronnie SheringhamR. Sheringham
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill65
A
11
A
57Matt MiddletonM. Middleton
 
Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein72
M
12
G
67Nigel LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot70
G
13
D
57Steven VieiraS. Vieira
Moritz KühnM. Kühn68
D
14
G
54Jason NewtonJ. Newton

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,396 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
2.33
Pedro Faria sees space and advances. Pedro Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.44
Cesar Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus flicks a high pass forward to Matt Middleton who brings the ball under control. Matt Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.44
Neil Shaw knocks the ball forward to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Adams who brings the ball under control. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.03
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Nicholls and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Whelan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Oleg Atherton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.44
Alfons Van Basten hacks Fadel Tresor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fadel Tresor runs off the knock.
16.26
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.18
Pedro Faria pushes up the pitch. Pedro Faria sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Faria makes a great pass forward. Amine Benyettou runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.24
Les Morris threads the ball through to Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Adams but he's offside!
28.58
Alfons Van Basten sees a break and surges forward. Alfons Van Basten deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan but the linesman indicates offside!
30.25
Cesar Ribeiro hacks Kevin Gemmill from behind! The referee brings Cesar Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.01
Cesar Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Shota Pahlplatz. The referee warns Cesar Ribeiro again to calm down! Shota Pahlplatz stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.18
Fadel Tresor flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Adams who takes it down. Oleg Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
42.37
Trevor Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.48
Paolo Delaney threads a neat ball through to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabricio Castroman who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
51.31
Les Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.20
Kelvin Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Vassell hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan connects with a diving header but Gilles Vieira is on top of it.
55.36
Harvey Venus darts forward. Harvey Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.12
Oleg Atherton threads the ball through to Harvey Venus. Harvey Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.47
Pedro Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan beats his man to it with a header but Gilles Vieira is on top of it.
60.33
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jason Newton replacing Cesar Ribeiro .
63.30
Pedro Faria threads a neat ball through to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten threads a neat ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
67.11
Shota Pahlplatz threads the ball through to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Gilles Vieira keeps it out!
69.36
Matt Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Shota Pahlplatz. Matt Middleton is warned by the referee! Shota Pahlplatz runs off the knock.
73.38
Alfons Van Basten makes a simple pass to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gilles Vieira with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
77.23
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Steven Vieira replacing Fadel Tresor .
83.28
Steven Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Middleton. Matt Middleton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
28.2%
42.4%
29.4%

Scorers
Amine Benyettou 73
Matt Middleton 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Amine Benyettou of Southampton

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

1.Gilles Vieira (GK)
8
2.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
7
3.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
7
7.Fadel Tresor (MID)
6
8.Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
9.Oleg Adams (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)
6
11.Matt Middleton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nigel Luzhny (GK)
6
13.Steven Vieira (DEF)
7
14.Jason Newton (GK)
6