Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player James Humphrey James Humphrey
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley67
G
1
G
67Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn
Jonathan JackJ. Jack70
D
2
D
68Leon WardL. Ward
Nicholas GrantN. Grant68
D
3
D
66Andy YoudsA. Youds
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
4
D
68Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Wayne FortuneW. Fortune67
D
5
M
69Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante72
M
captain6
M
66Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray
Bill BanksB. Banks65
M
7
M
69Pedro LozanoP. Lozano
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini65
M
8
M
62Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
A
64Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Alan BouldA. Bould69
A
10
A
66Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
Kodjo DianiK. Diani66
A
11captain
A
71J-Clau LecourJ. Lecour
 
Nigel ClemenceN. Clemence61
D
12
D
62Achille BelleriA. Belleri
Mick BowerM. Bower57
A
13
D
67Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier
Mervin CarrickM. Carrick38
M
14
A
65Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,858 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Leeds United kick off the first half!
12.26
Pedro Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.32
Pedro Lozano makes a probing pass to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes plays a one-two with Pedro Lozano and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Frederico Antunes provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Amara Paisley manages to keep it out.
15.16
Arnauld Cudini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
18.47
Nicolas Emmerlich clumsily knocks into Roberto Butragueno. The referee warns Nicolas Emmerlich to calm down! Roberto Butragueno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.44
Tonino Gattuso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.09
Pedro Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.34
Maurizio Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould plays a scrappy one-two with Arnauld Cudini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alan Bould looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
34.52
With vision, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.17
Bill Banks makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Mike Winterburn.
38.26
Tonino Gattuso flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Antunes controls it well on his chest. Frederico Antunes threads a neat ball through to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Amara Paisley is on top of it.
42.11
Andy Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Jonathan Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kodjo Diani through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kodjo Diani provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Mike Winterburn. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Southampton start the second half!
47.45
Pedro Lozano threads a neat ball through to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.08
Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads the ball through to Kodjo Diani but he's offside!
57.59
Nicholas Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.09
Arnauld Cudini comes in with a late challenge on Leon Ward. Arnauld Cudini is warned by the referee! Leon Ward grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.05
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer controls it well on his chest. Marvin Shearer skips past Andy Youds! Some silky footwork from Marvin Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mike Winterburn.
77.19
Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer edges inside the box! Marvin Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.39
Arnauld Cudini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
89.10
Arno Van Haaren sees Harry Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Gattuso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Gattuso knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Amara Paisley with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Leeds United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%

Scorers
Roberto Butragueno 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Butragueno of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Amara Paisley (GK)
8
2.Jonathan Jack (DEF)
7
3.Nicholas Grant (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
5.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
8
7.Bill Banks (MID)
7
8.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
7
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
7
10.Alan Bould (ATT)
6
11.Kodjo Diani (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Clemence (DEF)
0
13.Mick Bower (ATT)
0
14.Mervin Carrick (MID)
0

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
8
2.Leon Ward (DEF)
7
3.Andy Youds (DEF)
6
4.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)
6
6.Harry Mowbray (MID)
7
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
8
8.Tonino Gattuso (MID)
9
9.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Frederico Antunes (ATT)
7
11.J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
7
 
12.Achille Belleri (DEF)
0
13.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
0