Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Huddersfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town start the match!
3.12
0-0Rafael Andres comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Cudini. Rafael Andres is warned by the referee! Arnauld Cudini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.36
0-0Jean Chr. Tourenne clumsily knocks into Jermaine Vickers. The referee calls over Jean Chr. Tourenne and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Vickers runs off the knock.
14.05
0-0Wayne Fortune passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.58
0-0Rafael Andres sees space and advances. Rafael Andres sees Artur Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
18.42
0-0Wayne Fortune decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.03
Ruben Barbosa clumsily knocks into Adrian Rufus. Ruben Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.25
Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.42
Jonathan Jack plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Ince smothers it!
26.49
Wayne Fortune threads the ball through to Jonathan Jack. Jonathan Jack makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Jack lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Ince manages to gather it easily.
27.35
With vision, Adrian Rufus laces a weighted ball forward to Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.50
Kemal Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
33.51
Jean Chr. Tourenne flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Shearer who brings the ball under control. Marvin Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.37
1-0John Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Eric Sikora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Sikora passes the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.50
Artur Neves comes in with a late challenge on Maurizio Ferrante. The referee warns Artur Neves to calm down! Maurizio Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Huddersfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Huddersfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
1-0Arnauld Cudini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jean Chr. Tourenne is offside!
49.13
Arnauld Cudini makes an attacking run forward. Arnauld Cudini skips past James Boertien! Arnauld Cudini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Paolo Ince easily gets down and covers it.
55.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Barbosa plays the ball forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Higginbotham.
57.24
Daniel Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Rufus. Adrian Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.09
Adrian Rufus decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Rufus shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.15
Jonathan Jack threads a neat ball through to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora takes it forward alone. Eric Sikora plays a one-two with Arnauld Cudini and advances towards the goal... Eric Sikora rockets a shot on goal. Paolo Ince is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.50
With imagination, Artur Neves plays the ball forward to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.52
Rafael Andres threads a neat ball through to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.46
2-0Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Emmerlich replacing Jonathan Jack and Kodjo Diani replacing Jean Chr. Tourenne .
78.47
Nicolas Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Cudini but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.15
John Naysmith makes a probing pass to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Paolo Ince had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
84.40
Artur Neves flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Hitchcock who takes it down. Kemal Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Kemal Hitchcock provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
87.40
Rafael Andres makes a probing pass to Mattia Narciso. Mattia Narciso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Emmerlich.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Sikora of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario De Groot (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paolo Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Vickers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Andres (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Artur Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adrian Rufus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darren Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Hitchcock (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mattia Narciso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriel Hernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Godber (MID) | 0 | |