Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ricardo Ramos | R. Ramos |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Adam Black | A. Black | |||||||||
| Patricio Navarro | P. Navarro | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Jonathan Jack | J. Jack | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 |  | Arno Röhner | A. Röhner | |||||||||
| Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | | 66 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 44 | | Julian Dean | J. Dean | ||||||||
| Nigel Clemence | N. Clemence | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Richard Brady | R. Brady | |||||||||
| Maurizio Ferrante | M. Ferrante |  | 70 | M | | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Jean-Luc Banchelli | J. Banchelli | ||||||||
| Bill Banks | B. Banks | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Joe Lowe | J. Lowe | |||||||||
| Alan Bould | A. Bould | | 68 | A | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Anthony Marshall | A. Marshall | |||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Cleto Terrevoli | C. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Craig Hansen | C. Hansen | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Peter Kanu | P. Kanu | |||||||||
| Jason Joachim | J. Joachim | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Glynn Perry | G. Perry | |||||||||
| Nicholas Grant | N. Grant | | 67 | D | | 12 | | M | 48 |  | Frederico Antunes | F. Antunes | |||||||||
| Arnauld Cudini | A. Cudini | | 65 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Adam Eustace | A. Eustace | |||||||||
| Kodjo Diani | K. Diani | | 64 | A | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Carl Granville | C. Granville | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sheffield United. 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 Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
3.26
0-0Joe Lowe catches Bill Banks on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.18
0-1Gary Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cleto Terrevoli provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.34
0-1Bill Banks threads a neat ball through to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Southampton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.37
Joe Lowe receives the ball from a throw-in from Anthony Marshall. Joe Lowe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Lowe shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
18.47
Nigel Clemence sees Maurizio Ferrante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Ferrante hits a low pass to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adam Black is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.45
1-1Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.03
Patricio Navarro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patricio Navarro passes the ball forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen plays a quick one-two with Alan Bould and rushes in on goal... Craig Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.59
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Peter Kanu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Fortune.
34.46
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Alan Bould controls it well on his chest. Alan Bould shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.11
Wayne Fortune threads the ball through to Bill Banks. Bill Banks whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. With a superhuman jump, Craig Hansen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Adam Black has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.23
2-1Anthony Marshall catches Bill Banks on the ankles. The referee calls over Anthony Marshall and shows him a yellow card! Bill Banks grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Frederico Antunes replacing Anthony Marshall. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.40
Wayne Fortune plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen cuts inside the box! Craig Hansen cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
48.10
Jean-Luc Banchelli catches Maurizio Ferrante on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurizio Ferrante carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.09
Wayne Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Bill Banks who takes it down. Bill Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.19
Wayne Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.30
Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
54.50
Glynn Perry hits a low pass to Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli threads a neat, attacking ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.40
Without breaking stride, Bill Banks plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.58
Bill Banks flicks a high ball forward to Alan Bould who takes it down. Alan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
61.22
Wayne Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Banks threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.08
Frederico Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli makes a defence splitting pass to Peter Kanu. Peter Kanu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.05
Jonathan Jack threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Jason Joachim who takes it down. Jason Joachim shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.27
Jonathan Jack receives the ball from a throw-in from Wayne Fortune. Jonathan Jack runs forward with the ball. Jonathan Jack makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Jack shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.28
Nigel Clemence pushes up the pitch. Nigel Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Brady.
77.23
Maurizio Ferrante brings the ball forward. Maurizio Ferrante shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.51
Wayne Fortune sees space and advances. Wayne Fortune threads a neat ball through to Bill Banks. Bill Banks whips in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
81.13
Jonathan Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower sees space and advances. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
83.37
Bill Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.20
2-1With some swift thinking, Alan Bould plays the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould heads the ball goalwards. Adam Black easily picks it out of the air!
85.28
Cleto Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Kanu. Peter Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
87.40
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hansen controls it well on his chest. Craig Hansen shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Hansen! The crowd cheers as the young Scotsman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
15
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45.2%
31%
Scorers
| Craig Hansen 18, 39, 87 | Cleto Terrevoli 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Hansen of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bill Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Hansen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jason Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Black (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Joe Lowe (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Anthony Marshall (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Cleto Terrevoli (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Peter Kanu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Perry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Eustace (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Granville (MID) | 0 | |