Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steven Davies | S. Davies |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | John Pallister | J. Pallister | |||||||||
| Gabriele Giampieretti | G. Giampieretti |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Gareth Mcleod | G. Mcleod | |||||||||
| John McNeill | J. McNeill |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Jacob Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Jason Mendonca | J. Mendonca | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Paul Proctor | P. Proctor | |||||||||
| Joe Weaver | J. Weaver | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Jon Vieira | J. Vieira | |||||||||
| Terry Barry | T. Barry | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Greg Dublin | G. Dublin | |||||||||
| Craig Heskey | C. Heskey | | 55 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 53 |  | Alfons Vos | A. Vos | |||||||
| Albrecht Bartsch | A. Bartsch |  | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Lomano Marshall | L. Marshall | |||||||||
| Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Gialuca Luppi | G. Luppi | |||||||||
| Jamie Shearer | J. Shearer | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | |||||||||
| Kemal Robson | K. Robson | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Jon Cole | J. Cole | |||||||||
| Eddie Blake | E. Blake | | 54 | A | | 12 | | A | 48 | | James Newton | J. Newton | |||||||||
| Gary Mendez | G. Mendez | | 51 | G | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Oscar Talan | O. Talan | |||||||||
| Ben Prior | B. Prior | | 50 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Daniel Wise | D. Wise | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 4,700 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southampton and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southampton and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Terry Barry hits a low pass to Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Craig Heskey provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
6.59
Lomano Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Cole. Jon Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.06
Albrecht Bartsch hits a low pass to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bartsch. With a superhuman jump, Albrecht Bartsch connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
14.50
Jason Mendonca makes a simple pass to Terry Barry. Terry Barry makes a probing pass to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.40
Alfons Vos threads a neat ball through to Jon Cole. Jon Cole runs straight at the defence! Jon Cole strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
20.05
0-1Greg Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Luppi collects the pass. Gialuca Luppi whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
27.14
0-1Paul Proctor makes a probing pass to Lomano Marshall. Lomano Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Cole. Jon Cole shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Steven Davies.
28.58
Gareth Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steven Davies manages to gather it comfortably.
32.57
Paul Proctor sees space and advances. Paul Proctor shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.35
Jacob Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Mcleod. Gareth Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Jon Cole. Jon Cole shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jon Cole!
44.44
0-2Without breaking stride, Joe Weaver plays the ball forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch passes the ball forward to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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
Southampton start the second half!
49.59
0-2John McNeill plays the ball forward to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch passes the ball forward to Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey puts a great ball through. Kemal Robson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.20
Terry Barry brings the ball forward. Terry Barry shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.02
Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Barrett who brings the ball under control. Kieron Barrett shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.21
Albrecht Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Barry. Terry Barry whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.45
Craig Heskey knocks the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Barry. Terry Barry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.04
1-2Southampton have made a substitution with Ben Prior replacing Kieron Barrett .
61.10
Greg Dublin makes a simple pass to Lomano Marshall. Lomano Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
66.22
Greg Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Marshall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Giampieretti.
69.08
1-2Paul Proctor hacks Jamie Shearer from behind! The referee calls over Paul Proctor and shows him a yellow card! Jamie Shearer runs off the knock.
72.40
John McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Prior. Ben Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Robson. Kemal Robson whips in a cross ball towards Ben Prior. Ben Prior is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
75.07
Craig Heskey knocks the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.43
Southampton have made a substitution with Eddie Blake replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with James Newton replacing Lomano Marshall and Oscar Talan replacing Gareth Mcleod .
83.42
James Newton sees Jon Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Cole shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Steven Davies smothers it!
87.42
Ben Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey makes a probing pass between the defence to Terry Barry. Terry Barry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
James Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jon Cole of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steven Davies (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joe Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Terry Barry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Craig Heskey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kieron Barrett (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | John Pallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Mcleod (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jacob Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Proctor (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jon Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfons Vos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gialuca Luppi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jamie Priestley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jon Cole (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | James Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Talan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Wise (MID) | 0 | |