Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Omer VernazzaO. Vernazza60
G
1
G
53Steven DaviesS. Davies
Max GalliM. Galli62
D
2
D
57Gabriele GiampierettiG. Giampieretti
Ashley WiseA. Wise52
D
captain3
D
55John McNeillJ. McNeill
Steve CampbellS. Campbell49
D
4
D
53Jason MendoncaJ. Mendonca
Thierry CadamarteriT. Cadamarteri45
D
5
D
52Joe WeaverJ. Weaver
Eugenio MunozE. Munoz59
M
6
M
56Terry BarryT. Barry
Brian HurstB. Hurst58
M
7captain
M
55Craig HeskeyC. Heskey
Terry NaylorT. Naylor60
A
8
M
55Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch
Neil CharlesN. Charles46
A
9
A
61Kieron BarrettK. Barrett
Dennis BrambleD. Bramble45
A
10
A
60Jamie ShearerJ. Shearer
Anthony SouthgateA. Southgate43
A
11
A
55Kemal RobsonK. Robson
 
Jon DeaneJ. Deane56
G
12
A
54Eddie BlakeE. Blake
Tim MontagueT. Montague54
M
13
G
51Gary MendezG. Mendez
Mick PriorM. Prior54
M
14
M
50Ben PriorB. Prior

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,924 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.


0.00
Southampton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
Ashley Wise takes it forward alone. Ashley Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble knocks the ball forward, putting Anthony Southgate through on goal. Anthony Southgate shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
4.17
Brian Hurst threads a neat ball through to Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.09
Thierry Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Charles. Neil Charles skips past Joe Weaver! Neil Charles tries a spectacular strike but Steven Davies reads it well. Good save!
9.13
Brian Hurst catches Craig Heskey on the ankles. Brian Hurst is shown the yellow card! Craig Heskey stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.48
Albrecht Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer plays a one-two with Albrecht Bartsch and rushes in on goal... Jamie Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.53
Thierry Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate rushes past Jason Mendonca! Anthony Southgate looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.31
Brian Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Neil Charles who brings the ball under control. Neil Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
40.49
Steve Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Thierry Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Bramble collects the pass. Dennis Bramble plays a one-two with Terry Naylor and rushes in on goal... Dennis Bramble muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Joe Weaver.
44.18
Eugenio Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst cuts inside the box! Brian Hurst muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.43
Kemal Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Omer Vernazza!
54.45
Eugenio Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Bramble who brings the ball under control. Dennis Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Davies who gathers it comfortably.
59.26
Brian Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Southgate. Anthony Southgate shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Southgate!
61.26
Southampton have made a substitution with Ben Prior replacing Kieron Barrett .
69.32
Steve Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst hits a low pass to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Hurst but he's offside!
73.53
Brian Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Terry Naylor controls it well on his chest. Terry Naylor advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Terry Naylor provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Steven Davies had no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
77.28
Southampton have made a substitution with Eddie Blake replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
79.18
Craig Heskey knocks the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Robson. Some good footwork from Kemal Robson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.21
Ashley Wise hacks Albrecht Bartsch from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Bartsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.07
Max Galli runs forward with the ball. Max Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst rushes past Jason Mendonca! Some good footwork from Brian Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Southampton
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.1%
33.9%
Play Area
26.8%
42.9%
30.4%

Scorers
Anthony Southgate 33, 59
Brian Hurst 44, 83
Terry Naylor 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Hurst of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Max Galli (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Wise (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Steve Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Munoz (MID)
6
7.Brian Hurst (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
8.Terry Naylor (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Neil Charles (ATT)
6
10.Dennis Bramble (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Southgate (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Jon Deane (GK)
0
13.Tim Montague (MID)
0
14.Mick Prior (MID)
0

1.Steven Davies (GK)
6
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)
6
3.John McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Joe Weaver (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)
6
7.Craig Heskey (MID)
6
8.Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
6
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Robson (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Blake (ATT)
6
13.Gary Mendez (GK)
0
14.Ben Prior (MID)
6