Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary MendezG. Mendez51
G
1
G
54Ugo WalkerU. Walker
Gabriele GiampierettiG. Giampieretti56
D
2
D
56Girolamo BaronchelliG. Baronchelli
John McNeillJ. McNeill54
D
3
D
55Simon TöpferS. Töpfer
Jason MendoncaJ. Mendonca53
D
4
D
54Robert BeresfordR. Beresford
Anthony MendezA. Mendez53
D
5captain
M
61Martin MurrayM. Murray
Terry BarryT. Barry56
M
6
M
60Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus
Eoin SummerbellE. Summerbell54
M
captain7
M
60Yacine MaddourY. Maddour
Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch54
M
8
M
52Adam BowerA. Bower
Kieron BarrettK. Barrett60
A
9
A
64Nicolas DuranN. Duran
Jamie ShearerJ. Shearer59
A
10
A
50Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls
Eddie BlakeE. Blake53
A
11
A
48Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal
 
Craig HeskeyC. Heskey53
M
12
G
52Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina
Joe WeaverJ. Weaver52
D
13
D
51Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg
Edward BlakeE. Blake51
M
14
D
51Joe ArmstrongJ. Armstrong

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,719 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Grant.


0.00
Ipswich Town kick off the first half!
3.18
Jason Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Terry Barry collects the pass. Terry Barry makes a probing pass to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch makes a pass forward but Jamie Shearer is yards offside!
8.24
Eoin Summerbell passes the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.58
Anthony Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Bartsch but he's offside!
16.05
Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Summerbell who takes it down. Eoin Summerbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.22
Yacine Maddour flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mcgreal collects the pass. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
30.28
Albrecht Bartsch makes a probing pass to Terry Barry. Terry Barry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.16
Robert Beresford kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gary Mendez easily smothers it!
36.20
Albrecht Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell plays a one-two with Jamie Shearer and advances towards the goal... Eoin Summerbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
45.00
Paul Mcgreal hacks John McNeill from behind! Paul Mcgreal is given a warning by the referee! John McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Diaw Valtolina replacing Girolamo Baronchelli.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.34
Duncan Nicholls sees Paul Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Mcgreal threads the ball through to Duncan Nicholls but he's offside!
48.12
Gabriele Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Terry Barry. Terry Barry flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Barrett controls it well on his chest. Kieron Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.11
Yacine Maddour passes the ball forward to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.39
Kieron Barrett hacks Simon Töpfer from behind! Kieron Barrett is warned by the referee! Simon Töpfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.26
Adam Bower sees Duncan Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but John McNeill is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
55.28
Eric Matthäus takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jason Mendonca gets to the ball and clears it up field.
57.55
Eric Matthäus barges into Kieron Barrett. The referee calls over Eric Matthäus and shows him a yellow card! Kieron Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.51
Terry Barry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Terry Barry runs straight at the defence! Terry Barry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.33
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Joe Weaver replacing Eoin Summerbell and Edward Blake replacing Kieron Barrett .
61.33
Terry Barry brings the ball forward. Terry Barry knocks the ball forward to Joe Weaver but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.37
Eddie Blake catches Simon Töpfer on the ankles. Eddie Blake is given a warning by the referee! Simon Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.48
Robert Beresford hits a low pass to Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Mendonca.
75.42
Diaw Valtolina makes a simple pass to Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus sees a break and surges forward. Eric Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Southampton have made a substitution with Craig Heskey replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
79.08
Joe Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.37
Diaw Valtolina chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Murray. Martin Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.21
Simon Töpfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Ipswich Town
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
32.4%
40.8%
26.8%

Scorers
Eddie Blake 8
Eoin Summerbell 36
Paul Mcgreal 75
Duncan Nicholls 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Summerbell of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Gary Mendez (GK)
6
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)
6
3.John McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)
8
7.Eoin Summerbell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
7
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
7
11.Eddie Blake (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Heskey (MID)
6
13.Joe Weaver (DEF)
6
14.Edward Blake (MID)
6

1.Ugo Walker (GK)
6
2.Girolamo Baronchelli (DEF)
6
3.Simon Töpfer (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beresford (DEF)
6
5.Martin Murray (MID)
7
6.Eric Matthäus (MID)yellow card
7
7.Yacine Maddour (MID)
6
8.Adam Bower (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Duran (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Mcgreal (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Diaw Valtolina (GK)
6
13.Teddy Ljungberg (DEF)
0
14.Joe Armstrong (DEF)
0