Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman74
G
1
G
70Dean UnsworthD. Unsworth
Kelvin VassellK. Vassell70
D
2captain
D
57Gary HendryG. Hendry
Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz69
D
3
D
57Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo
Anthony WrightA. Wright68
D
4
D
55Gavin JacksonG. Jackson
Moritz KühnM. Kühn68
D
5
D
49Dennis WrightD. Wright
Trevor KerrT. Kerr77
M
6
M
68Oleg MendezO. Mendez
Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten75
M
captain7
M
58Peter PearceP. Pearce
Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou72
A
8
M
54Graham BellamyG. Bellamy
Gary WhelanG. Whelan69
A
9
A
68Matthew LinekerM. Lineker
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls68
A
10
A
67Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill65
A
11
A
66Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi
 
Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein72
M
12
A
60Robert CraddockR. Craddock
Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot70
G
13
A
55Emile CarterE. Carter
Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky67
D
14
G
55Mick CraddockM. Craddock

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,370 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.


0.00
Manchester City kick off!
4.32
Alfons Van Basten catches Graham Bellamy on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfons Van Basten and shows him a yellow card! Graham Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.45
Alfons Van Basten barges into Peter Pearce. The referee calls over Alfons Van Basten and warns him to calm down! Peter Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.21
Alfons Van Basten takes it forward alone. Alfons Van Basten lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.19
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Kerr collects the pass. Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.52
Alfons Van Basten knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.34
Graham Bellamy passes the ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.30
Peter Pearce threads a neat ball through to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Fabricio Castroman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.13
Peter Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.46
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Peter Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Pearce advances with the ball. Peter Pearce plays a one-two with Cesare Tommasi and rushes in on goal... Shota Pahlplatz hacks Peter Pearce from behind! Peter Pearce appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.11
Graham Bellamy receives the ball from a throw-in from Peter Pearce. Graham Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Lineker collects the pass. Matthew Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson powers a header at goal. Dominic Ferguson scores for Manchester City!!
44.50
With great vision, Anthony Wright plays the ball forward to Trevor Kerr. With a delightful solo run, Trevor Kerr stretches the opposition's defence. Trevor Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan makes a convincing header. Solid save from Dean Unsworth. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.57
Graham Bellamy clumsily knocks into Trevor Kerr. The referee calls over Graham Bellamy and warns him to calm down! Trevor Kerr stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.28
Trevor Kerr threads a neat ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.43
Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Nigel Nicholls advances inside the box! Nigel Nicholls side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ernesto Carcedo.
63.23
Gavin Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Bellamy. Graham Bellamy passes the ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.08
Trevor Kerr sees Kevin Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Whelan and advances towards the goal... Kevin Gemmill takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dean Unsworth!
69.27
Gavin Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Pearce. Peter Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Cesare Tommasi who brings the ball under control. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Pahlplatz.
72.35
Graham Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Lineker who brings the ball under control. Matthew Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
73.44
Gary Hendry sees Oleg Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.00
Anthony Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Unsworth with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
77.00
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Cesare Tommasi, Emile Carter replacing Graham Bellamy and Mick Craddock replacing Gavin Jackson .
78.17
Trevor Kerr brings the ball forward. Trevor Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.17
Mick Craddock hacks Kevin Gemmill from behind! The referee calls over Mick Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.08
Shota Pahlplatz knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Amine Benyettou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amine Benyettou shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.38
Mick Craddock barges into Gary Whelan. The referee brings Mick Craddock to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Whelan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

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

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27.8%
45.8%
26.4%

Scorers
Kevin Gemmill 18
Nigel Nicholls 75
Dominic Ferguson 26, 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Ferguson of Manchester City

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

1.Dean Unsworth (GK)
7
2.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)
6
7.Peter Pearce (MID)
7
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Matthew Lineker (ATT)
7
10.Dominic Ferguson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Craddock (ATT)
6
13.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
14.Mick Craddock (GK)yellow card
5