Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Computer Player Computer Player
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley67
G
1
G
66Antonio VilaA. Vila
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith70
D
2
D
59Jermaine AdamsJ. Adams
Wayne FortuneW. Fortune67
D
3
D
57Carlton GuppyC. Guppy
Jonathan JackJ. Jack70
D
captain4
D
56Frederico SuarezF. Suarez
Nicholas GrantN. Grant68
D
5
D
55Seb BonnardS. Bonnard
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante72
M
6
M
65Graham PearceG. Pearce
Wayne RossW. Ross79
M
7
M
61Nicky SmithN. Smith
Mario De GrootM. De Groot70
M
8captain
M
52Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
A
77Harry HughesH. Hughes
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne69
A
10
A
68Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot
Eric SikoraE. Sikora67
A
11
A
44Shaun MercerS. Mercer
 
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa68
M
12
D
52Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini65
M
13
D
51Stanley ByrneS. Byrne
Mick BowerM. Bower57
A
14
D
50Les LofthouseL. Lofthouse

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 8,080 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
2.34
Mario De Groot makes an attacking run forward. Mario De Groot runs straight at the defence! Mario De Groot shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.33
Wayne Fortune sees Jean Chr. Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Chr. Tourenne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ross. Some silky footwork from Wayne Ross provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Frederico Suarez.
9.36
Eric Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Shearer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean Chr. Tourenne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gianluca De Palma.
14.15
Nicky Smith hacks Wayne Ross from behind! Nicky Smith is shown the red card!! Wayne Ross hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.45
Gianluca De Palma catches Maurizio Ferrante on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurizio Ferrante runs off the knock.
20.11
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Mario De Groot controls it well on his chest. Mario De Groot puts a great ball through. Marvin Shearer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.32
With vision, Gianluca De Palma picks a pass forward to Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot whips in a cross ball towards Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.34
Mario De Groot plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a defence splitting pass to Marvin Shearer. Some silky footwork from Marvin Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Antonio Vila manages to gather it comfortably.
30.18
Mario De Groot flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante collects the pass. Maurizio Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.38
Wayne Ross threads a neat ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.32
Jonathan Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grant. With a delightful solo run, Nicholas Grant stretches the opposition's defence. Nicholas Grant sees Eric Sikora just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eric Sikora tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
44.12
Wayne Fortune pushes mid-way up the pitch. Wayne Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard.

45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
47.41
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer controls it well on his chest. Marvin Shearer edges inside the box! Marvin Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.37
Wayne Fortune darts forward. Wayne Fortune passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Frederico Suarez barges into Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
53.20
Jean Chr. Tourenne flicks a high pass forward to Eric Sikora who brings the ball under control. Eric Sikora plays a one-two with Mario De Groot and advances towards the goal... Eric Sikora shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.12
Southampton have made a substitution with Ruben Barbosa replacing Mario De Groot .
61.18
Wayne Fortune passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa makes a simple pass to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross passes the ball forward but Jean Chr. Tourenne is offside!
63.25
Shaun Mercer catches Wayne Ross on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Ross hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.12
Southampton are in full control of this game.
77.06
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Arnauld Cudini replacing Maurizio Ferrante and Mick Bower replacing Jean Chr. Tourenne .Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Mathieu Paviot .
79.17
Ruben Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marvin Shearer is offside!
81.41
Ruben Barbosa barges into Graham Pearce. The referee brings Ruben Barbosa to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Pearce runs off the knock.
84.47
Jacob Duberry hacks Ruben Barbosa from behind! Jacob Duberry is shown the yellow card! Ruben Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Wayne Ross passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Middlesbrough
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
80%
20%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%

Scorers
Mario De Groot 2
Eric Sikora 44, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario De Groot of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Amara Paisley (GK)
6
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
7
4.Jonathan Jack (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Grant (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
6
7.Wayne Ross (MID)
7
8.Mario De Groot (MID)goal scored
9
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)
6
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Ruben Barbosa (MID)
6
13.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
6
14.Mick Bower (ATT)
6

1.Antonio Vila (GK)
6
2.Jermaine Adams (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6.Graham Pearce (MID)
6
7.Nicky Smith (MID)red card
3
8.Gianluca De Palma (MID)yellow card
5
9.Harry Hughes (ATT)
6
10.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Mercer (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jacob Duberry (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
14.Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6