Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Marc RollingsMarc Rollings Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland65
G
1captain
G
77Artur RipanuA. Ripanu
Stanley GallagherS. Gallagher67
D
2
D
70Tiago NascimentoT. Nascimento
Dianboto FournelD. Fournel65
D
3
D
71Jason CarterJ. Carter
Niccolo KerrN. Kerr63
D
4
D
69Sylvain MarrS. Marr
Jonathan McgrealJ. Mcgreal66
D
5
M
73Danny MercerD. Mercer
Juan-Carlos SaezJ. Saez66
M
6
M
78Ben McgrealB. Mcgreal
Bert ChivuB. Chivu74
M
captain7
M
79Paul LockleyP. Lockley
Giovanni ZanchiG. Zanchi68
M
8
M
75Paul CarltonP. Carlton
John GrantJ. Grant66
A
9
A
72Orlando IniaO. Inia
Arnold DouglasA. Douglas70
A
10
A
66David HuckerbyD. Huckerby
Billy ThirlwellB. Thirlwell70
A
11
A
70Seth MilliganS. Milligan
 
Kai HanssenK. Hanssen63
D
12
D
59Stuart HendryS. Hendry
Alfredo SotoA. Soto67
M
13
M
73Kevin DeaneK. Deane
Scott JamesS. James68
A
14
A
75Aaron ByrneA. Byrne

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 11,410 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.


0.00
Southampton kick off the first half!
14.33
Paul Carlton makes a simple pass to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan cuts inside the box! Seth Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Scott Kirkland is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
21.55
With a delightful solo run, Billy Thirlwell stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Nascimento.
22.46
Paul Carlton makes a simple pass to Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia knocks the ball forward to Seth Milligan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.59
With some swift thinking, Bert Chivu plays the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Jason Carter hacks Arnold Douglas from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.59
The referee points to the spot..
26.30
John Grant steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
30.29
Dianboto Fournel barges into Paul Lockley. The referee calls over Dianboto Fournel and shows him a yellow card! Paul Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.29
Bert Chivu sees a break and surges forward. Bert Chivu plays the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell who has made a great run into the box. Billy Thirlwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.19
With some swift thinking, Jason Carter plays the ball forward to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
36.38
Giovanni Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Douglas controls it well on his chest. Arnold Douglas whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.21
With some swift thinking, Tiago Nascimento plays the ball forward to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal brings the ball forward. With great vision, Ben Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Seth Milligan who has made a great run into the box. Seth Milligan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Scott Kirkland is on top of his game. Good save!
40.08
Giovanni Zanchi barges into Danny Mercer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.09
Dianboto Fournel barges into Orlando Inia. The referee brings Dianboto Fournel to one side and gives him a warning! Orlando Inia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
47.55
Paul Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, David Huckerby. David Huckerby makes a pass forward but Seth Milligan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
48.20
Tiago Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Ben Mcgreal collects the pass. Ben Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Huckerby. David Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.07
Juan-Carlos Saez comes in with a late challenge on Paul Carlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.14
Ben Mcgreal barges into John Grant. The referee calls over Ben Mcgreal and shows him a yellow card! John Grant grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.18
Juan-Carlos Saez knocks the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Marr.
59.05
Seth Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia makes a pass forward but Seth Milligan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
60.14
Southampton have made a substitution with Scott James replacing John Grant .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Aaron Byrne replacing Orlando Inia .
61.15
Niccolo Kerr sees space and advances. Niccolo Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Billy Thirlwell who takes it down. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Artur Ripanu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.44
Paul Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Seth Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.42
Dianboto Fournel hits a low pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes an attacking run forward. Arnold Douglas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.26
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Kai Hanssen replacing Jonathan Mcgreal and Alfredo Soto replacing Juan-Carlos Saez .
84.28
Giovanni Zanchi passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
89.21
Niccolo Kerr changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Tiago Nascimento clumsily knocks into Arnold Douglas. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

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

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
31.5%
42.5%
26%

Scorers
John Grant 26 (p)
Billy Thirlwell 36
Scott James 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Thirlwell of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
8
2.Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
3.Dianboto Fournel (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
7
5.Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Juan-Carlos Saez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Bert Chivu (MID)
7
8.Giovanni Zanchi (MID)yellow card
5
9.John Grant (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Arnold Douglas (ATT)
7
11.Billy Thirlwell (ATT)goal scored
10
 
12.Kai Hanssen (DEF)
6
13.Alfredo Soto (MID)
6
14.Scott James (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
6
2.Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
7
3.Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Marr (DEF)
6
5.Danny Mercer (MID)
6
6.Ben Mcgreal (MID)yellow card
6
7.Paul Lockley (MID)
6
8.Paul Carlton (MID)
7
9.Orlando Inia (ATT)
6
10.David Huckerby (ATT)
6
11.Seth Milligan (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Hendry (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Deane (MID)
0
14.Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6