Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,433 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Unsworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Unsworth.
0.00
0-0Grimsby Town get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Anthony Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch makes a simple pass to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
3.57
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Terry Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Barry passes the ball forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.32
0-1Billy Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mann. Matt Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon skips past John McNeill! Simon Lumsdon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.41
0-1Sylvain Winterburn catches Kieron Barrett on the ankles. The referee calls over Sylvain Winterburn and warns him to calm down! Kieron Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.51
0-1Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Shearer collects the pass. Jamie Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Les Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
24.09
Eddie Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton! That brings them back into the game!
27.21
1-1John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Barrett controls it well on his chest. Kieron Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Blake but the linesman indicates offside!
28.51
1-1Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Terry Barry. Terry Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Sol Sherwood.
30.43
1-1Corner kick to Southampton. Eoin Summerbell plays it short to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett deftly flicks the ball on. Billy Henry reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.19
Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Summerbell who brings the ball under control. Eoin Summerbell plays a scrappy one-two with Terry Barry and advances towards the goal... Eoin Summerbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
39.58
Les Christie flicks a high pass forward. Billy Henry collects the pass. Billy Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
40.19
John McNeill hits a low pass to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell threads the ball through to Eddie Blake but he's offside!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.30
1-1Kieron Barrett clumsily knocks into Sylvain Winterburn. The referee warns Kieron Barrett to calm down! Sylvain Winterburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.24
Les Christie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Les Christie shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
51.11
Ledley Clapham passes the ball forward to Les Christie. Les Christie sees Matt Mann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Bartsch.
54.03
Showing composure, Tony Hapgood laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Mann. Matt Mann makes a pass forward but Simon Lumsdon makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
57.35
Sylvain Winterburn hits a low pass to Les Christie. Les Christie flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lumsdon collects the pass. Simon Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.15
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Blake collects the pass. Eddie Blake knocks the ball forward to Jamie Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.01
1-1Southampton have made a substitution with Edward Blake replacing Kieron Barrett .
66.44
Albrecht Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The keeper, Sol Sherwood, sees it late!! Goal for Southampton!
72.13
Jason Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Barry. Terry Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Clapham.
77.18
Southampton have made a substitution with Craig Heskey replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
78.22
Ledley Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mann collects the pass. Matt Mann makes a probing pass to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Matt Mann. Matt Mann powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.11
With a delightful solo run, John McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. John McNeill hits a low pass to Edward Blake. Edward Blake side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Sol Sherwood.
87.55
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Bartsch who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Shearer plays a one-two with Edward Blake and rushes in on goal... Jamie Shearer shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%
Scorers
| Jamie Shearer 24, 66 | Simon Lumsdon 4 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Shearer of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Mendez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John McNeill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jason Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Terry Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eoin Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Bartsch (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Kieron Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Shearer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eddie Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joe Weaver (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sol Sherwood (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sylvain Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Mann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Les Christie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfred Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Walker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Hapgood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Lumsdon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Terry Edworthy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Merson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Monk (DEF) | 0 | |