Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ricardo Ramos | R. Ramos |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Aaron Crooks | A. Crooks | |||||||||
| Patricio Navarro | P. Navarro | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Simon Beckham | S. Beckham | |||||||||
| Jonathan Jack | J. Jack | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Wilfred Versteeg | W. Versteeg | |||||||||
| Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 |  | Noah Jung | N. Jung | |||||||||
| Nigel Clemence | N. Clemence | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Del Grant | D. Grant | |||||||||
| Bill Banks | B. Banks | | 62 | M |  | | 6 | | | D | 44 | | Damien Duberry | D. Duberry | |||||||
| Arnauld Cudini | A. Cudini |  | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Tim Davies | T. Davies | |||||||||
| Ruben Marques | R. Marques |  | 74 | A | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Richard Froggatt | R. Froggatt | |||||||||
| Simon Izzet | S. Izzet | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Martin Gilchrist | M. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Michael Howey | M. Howey | |||||||||
| Kodjo Diani | K. Diani |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Jean Pierre Celdran | J. Celdran | |||||||||
| Nicholas Grant | N. Grant | | 67 | D | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Cesar Varela | C. Varela | |||||||||
| Maurizio Ferrante | M. Ferrante | | 70 | M | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Stuart Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Craig Hansen | C. Hansen |  | 69 | A | | 14 | | M | 48 | | Ivan Riza | I. Riza | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
6.03
0-0Wilfred Versteeg clumsily knocks into Bill Banks. The referee warns Wilfred Versteeg to calm down! Bill Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.01
0-0Simon Izzet sees Arnauld Cudini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Cudini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
Jonathan Jack passes the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Cudini controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Cudini shoots from long range but somehow Aaron Crooks manages to keep it out.
21.56
Jonathan Jack threads a neat ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower tries a spectacular long range effort but Aaron Crooks is on top of it.
26.22
Mick Bower catches Del Grant on the ankles. Mick Bower is given a warning by the referee! Del Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.41
0-0Tim Davies sees space and advances. Tim Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
30.24
0-0Richard Froggatt comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Cudini. The referee brings Richard Froggatt to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Cudini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.09
Arnauld Cudini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.47
Arnauld Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.55
Richard Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Jack.
38.01
Richard Froggatt sees space and advances. Richard Froggatt shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.59
Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.32
Wayne Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani flicks a high ball forward to Mick Bower who takes it down. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
0-0Nigel Clemence sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet knocks the ball forward to Bill Banks but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.29
Richard Froggatt sees space and advances. Richard Froggatt shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.26
Without breaking stride, Arnauld Cudini plays the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
53.37
Martin Gilchrist changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Gilchrist shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
54.23
Richard Froggatt threads the ball through to Tim Davies. Tim Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ricardo Ramos. Excellent save.
55.33
Bill Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.27
1-0Wayne Fortune boots it upfield. Arnauld Cudini whips in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.13
1-0Millwall have made a substitution with Ivan Riza replacing Richard Froggatt .
65.39
Arnauld Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.43
Simon Beckham barges into Bill Banks. The referee calls over Simon Beckham and warns him to calm down! Bill Banks runs off the knock.
67.49
Simon Beckham makes a simple pass to Martin Gilchrist. Martin Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.03
Bill Banks threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilfred Versteeg.
75.02
Martin Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Michael Howey collects the pass. Michael Howey advances inside the box! Michael Howey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.27
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Marr replacing Jean Pierre Celdran and Cesar Varela replacing Michael Howey .
85.16
Wilfred Versteeg knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gilchrist. Martin Gilchrist decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.20
Jonathan Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani fearlessly jumps in, powering 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!
90.00
Simon Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Varela. Cesar Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%
Scorers
| Bill Banks 57 Kodjo Diani 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bill Banks of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Banks (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ruben Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mick Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Aaron Crooks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Versteeg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Del Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Froggatt (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Gilchrist (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michael Howey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean Pierre Celdran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ivan Riza (MID) | 6 | |