Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     ChelseaChelsea
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley67
G
1captain
G
75Mads LaursenM. Laursen
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith70
D
2
D
70Paul BarmbyP. Barmby
Wayne FortuneW. Fortune67
D
3
D
69Andres DelgadoA. Delgado
Jonathan JackJ. Jack70
D
captain4
D
74Neil MortonN. Morton
Nicholas GrantN. Grant68
D
5
D
72Lee ScholesL. Scholes
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante72
M
6
M
76Mihai YonescuM. Yonescu
Wayne RossW. Ross79
M
7
M
74Pedro CarcedoP. Carcedo
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa68
M
8
M
76Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
M
74Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne69
A
10
A
71Konstantinos GeorgiadisK. Georgiadis
Eric SikoraE. Sikora67
A
11
A
69Harvey PowerH. Power
 
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
12
M
70Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini65
M
13
M
71Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Mick BowerM. Bower57
A
14
A
67Mitchel PaauweM. Paauwe

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 9,542 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.


0.00
Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
With vision, Maurizio Ferrante laces a weighted ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne rushes past Mihai Yonescu! Some good footwork from Jean Chr. Tourenne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Paul Barmby.
8.27
Paul Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Barmby runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Carrasco but the linesman indicates offside!
9.47
Nicholas Grant barges into Alfredo Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Delgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.42
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Barbosa who takes it down. Ruben Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
14.41
Wayne Fortune hits a low pass to Jonathan Jack. Jonathan Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
18.49
Ruben Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Konstantinos Georgiadis. The referee calls over Ruben Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Konstantinos Georgiadis runs off the knock.
22.49
Ruben Barbosa passes the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Morton.
27.57
Marvin Shearer surges forward with the ball. Marvin Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
38.32
Paul Barmby makes an attacking run forward. Paul Barmby shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.30
Ruben Barbosa threads the ball through to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross edges inside the box! Wayne Ross cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
Paul Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Jack.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.55
Jose Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Carcedo is offside!
53.18
Mihai Yonescu comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Jack. Mihai Yonescu is warned by the referee! Jonathan Jack runs off the knock.
55.32
Ruben Barbosa passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.25
Without breaking stride, Wayne Fortune plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.38
Jean Chr. Tourenne plays the ball forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora rushes past Neil Morton! Eric Sikora comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.04
With some swift thinking, Wayne Ross plays the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne hits a low pass to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
77.42
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Nicolas Emmerlich replacing Nicholas Grant, Arnauld Cudini replacing Maurizio Ferrante and Mick Bower replacing Jean Chr. Tourenne .
78.49
Wayne Fortune threads the ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Sikora but he's offside!
84.30
Neil Morton threads a neat ball through to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Jack.
85.04
Alfredo Delgado catches Wayne Fortune on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Fortune runs off the knock.
87.19
Pedro Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Konstantinos Georgiadis collects the pass. Konstantinos Georgiadis edges inside the box! Konstantinos Georgiadis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Amara Paisley!
89.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Lee Scholes plays the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco brings the ball forward. Jose Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Chelsea
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%

Scorers
Jean Chr. Tourenne 14
Wayne Ross 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Ross 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)yellow card
5
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
7
7.Wayne Ross (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ruben Barbosa (MID)
7
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
13.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
6
14.Mick Bower (ATT)
6

1.Mads Laursen (GK)
6
2.Paul Barmby (DEF)
8
3.Andres Delgado (DEF)
6
4.Neil Morton (DEF)
6
5.Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Mihai Yonescu (MID)
5
7.Pedro Carcedo (MID)
6
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)
6
9.Alfredo Delgado (MID)yellow card
5
10.Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
7
11.Harvey Power (ATT)
6
 
12.Jonas Hässler (MID)
0
13.Gavin Hendry (MID)
0
14.Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
0