Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 4,488 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
4.23
Oscar Talan threads the ball through to Jon Cole. Jon Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Mendez.
9.02
Paul Proctor sweeps the ball long. Jamie Priestley shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
10.52
Eoin Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer sees Terry Barry just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfons Vos catches Terry Barry on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
12.47
Daniel Wise threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Cole. Jon Cole gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.16
Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Luppi controls it well on his chest. Gialuca Luppi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jamie Priestley through on goal. Jamie Priestley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
20.53
Craig Heskey picks a pass forward to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
21.21
Gialuca Luppi sees Jon Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Cole shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gary Mendez. Excellent save.
27.58
Florin Raduciou runs forward with the ball. Florin Raduciou plays the ball forward to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi plays a scrappy one-two with Jamie Priestley and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gialuca Luppi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.14
Greg Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Luppi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gialuca Luppi lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Talan. Oscar Talan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.03
Craig Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Barrett who brings the ball under control. Kieron Barrett shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
33.18
Craig Heskey catches Paul Proctor on the ankles. Craig Heskey is shown the yellow card! Paul Proctor stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Robert Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Greg Dublin controls it well on his chest. Greg Dublin passes the ball forward to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.03
Leeds United are dictating the run of play here today.
44.52
Terry Barry comes in with a late challenge on Alfons Vos. Terry Barry is shown the yellow card! Alfons Vos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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.

45.00
Leeds United kick off!
48.29
Anthony Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Blake and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kieron Barrett side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.45
Greg Dublin threads the ball through to Jon Cole. Jon Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
53.26
Florin Raduciou picks a pass forward to Greg Dublin. With vision, Greg Dublin plays the ball forward to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi knocks in a cross ball towards Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jason Mendonca. Excellent block.
55.56
Oscar Talan flicks a high ball forward to Jon Cole who takes it down. Jon Cole whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Luppi. With a superhuman jump, Gialuca Luppi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Gary Mendez manages to keep it out.
57.03
Greg Dublin barges into Anthony Mendez. Greg Dublin is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Mendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.36
Daniel Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jason Mendonca is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.56
Southampton have made a substitution with Ben Prior replacing Kieron Barrett .
66.02
Gabriele Giampieretti threads the ball through to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.11
Alfons Vos flicks a high pass forward. Greg Dublin controls it well on his chest. Greg Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Cole. Jon Cole whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Mendonca. That should have been a goal!
73.20
Eoin Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Prior. Ben Prior whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
77.37
Southampton have made a substitution with Joe Weaver replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Woodcock replacing Florin Raduciou and James Newton replacing Jamie Priestley .
83.02
Oscar Talan hits a low pass to Daniel Wise. Daniel Wise makes a simple pass to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.11
Terry Barry threads the ball through to Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.21
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Summerbell brings the ball forward. Eoin Summerbell shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Blake of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Gary Mendez (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)
6
3.John McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)yellow card
5
7.Eoin Summerbell (MID)
7
8.Craig Heskey (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
7
11.Eddie Blake (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Joe Weaver (DEF)
6
13.Edward Blake (MID)
0
14.Ben Prior (MID)
7

1.Yurtcan Izzet (GK)
6
2.Paul Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Florin Raduciou (DEF)
7
4.Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wise (MID)
6
6.Greg Dublin (MID)
7
7.Alfons Vos (MID)
6
8.Oscar Talan (MID)goal scored
8
9.Gialuca Luppi (ATT)
8
10.Jamie Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Jon Cole (ATT)
6
 
12.Lomano Marshall (MID)
0
13.Jacob Woodcock (DEF)
6
14.James Newton (ATT)
6