Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Marc RollingsMarc Rollings Duane Holl Duane Holl
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland65
G
1
G
63Felipe CruzF. Cruz
Stanley GallagherS. Gallagher67
D
2
D
46Eddie StuartE. Stuart
Dianboto FournelD. Fournel65
D
3
D
50Moritz KaiserM. Kaiser
Niccolo KerrN. Kerr63
D
4captain
D
59Gianni PergolizziG. Pergolizzi
Jonathan McgrealJ. Mcgreal66
D
5
D
62Jacek RzasaJ. Rzasa
Dennis CarltonD. Carlton67
M
6
M
50Mervin MakinM. Makin
Bert ChivuB. Chivu74
M
captain7
M
47Richard BrittonR. Britton
Giovanni ZanchiG. Zanchi68
M
8
M
57Francis RodriguesF. Rodrigues
John GrantJ. Grant66
A
9
A
59Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Arnold DouglasA. Douglas70
A
10
A
67Scott HendersonS. Henderson
Billy ThirlwellB. Thirlwell70
A
11
A
67Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro
 
Kai HanssenK. Hanssen63
D
12
D
49Barry TalanB. Talan
Sebastian ThielemannS. Thielemann66
M
13
M
56Alejandro KikoA. Kiko
Scott JamesS. James68
A
14
A
47Sol WilliamsonS. Williamson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 10,370 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southampton and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Giovanni Zanchi threads a neat ball through to Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Felipe Cruz with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
6.34
Dennis Carlton passes the ball forward to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Felipe Cruz!
8.39
Giovanni Zanchi passes the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.53
Jacek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton surges forward with the ball. Richard Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.56
Dennis Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Grant. John Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
18.39
Jonathan Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Carlton who brings the ball under control. Dennis Carlton threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
20.35
Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Bert Chivu.
21.24
Mervin Makin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jacek Rzasa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.08
Niccolo Kerr comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Makin. Niccolo Kerr is shown the yellow card! Mervin Makin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.47
Dianboto Fournel knocks the ball forward to Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu knocks the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.10
Cristiano Monteiro hacks Dennis Carlton from behind! The referee calls over Cristiano Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Dennis Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.28
Stanley Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to John Grant who brings the ball under control. John Grant whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.07
Gianni Pergolizzi hacks Billy Thirlwell from behind! The referee brings Gianni Pergolizzi to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.03
With imagination, Richard Britton picks a pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Monteiro. Cristiano Monteiro makes a convincing header. The keeper, Scott Kirkland, sees it late!! Goal for Sheffield United!
45.00
Niccolo Kerr makes a simple pass to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi knocks the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Kaiser.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players seem much more motivated whilst the Southampton players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Southampton start the second half!
47.35
Dennis Carlton threads a neat ball through to Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu chips the ball to his team mate, John Grant. John Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.46
Moritz Kaiser sees space and advances. Moritz Kaiser takes it forward alone. Moritz Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
60.03
Southampton have made a substitution with Scott James replacing John Grant .Sheffield United have made a substitution with Sol Williamson replacing Stephen Campbell .
63.48
Giovanni Zanchi breaks forward. Giovanni Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Scott James collects the pass. Scott James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
65.39
Dennis Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Scott James. Scott James plays a one-two with Arnold Douglas and advances towards the goal... Scott James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.33
Niccolo Kerr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Zanchi who brings the ball under control. Giovanni Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.40
Francis Rodrigues makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.24
Bert Chivu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.23
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Kai Hanssen replacing Jonathan Mcgreal and Sebastian Thielemann replacing Dennis Carlton .
79.49
Moritz Kaiser hacks Giovanni Zanchi from behind! The referee warns Moritz Kaiser to calm down! Giovanni Zanchi runs off the knock.
81.29
Scott James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
84.45
Giovanni Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Scott James collects the pass. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas makes a deft header. Felipe Cruz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.54
Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues shoots from long range. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
87.25
Jacek Rzasa sees space and advances. Jacek Rzasa hits a low pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Williamson. Sol Williamson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.21
Moritz Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Francis Rodrigues holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Rodrigues darts forward. Francis Rodrigues sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Giovanni Zanchi knocks the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Sheffield United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26.9%
41.9%
31.2%

Scorers
John Grant 2
Arnold Douglas 8
Billy Thirlwell 47
Cristiano Monteiro 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Grant of Southampton

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

1.Felipe Cruz (GK)
6
2.Eddie Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Kaiser (DEF)
7
4.Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5.Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6.Mervin Makin (MID)
6
7.Richard Britton (MID)
6
8.Francis Rodrigues (MID)
6
9.Stephen Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Cristiano Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Barry Talan (DEF)
0
13.Alejandro Kiko (MID)
0
14.Sol Williamson (ATT)
6