Match Report


MillwallMillwall     SouthamptonSouthampton
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Danny ValkD. Valk79
G
1
G
74Andreas IsakssonA. Isaksson
Matt MatteoM. Matteo77
D
2
D
75Roberto MuzziR. Muzzi
James PowerJ. Power71
D
3
D
72Malte SchellM. Schell
Ramón SerranoR. Serrano80
D
4
D
67Graham BarrettG. Barrett
Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison73
D
5
M
74Giulliano HilgerinkG. Hilgerink
Mattia Di MeglioM. Di Meglio82
M
6
M
72Philippe BeyeP. Beye
Nico VellaN. Vella86
M
captain7captain
M
68Matthew TaylorM. Taylor
Sander Ten HagS. Ten Hag80
M
8
M
66Harry JohnsonH. Johnson
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah81
A
9
A
73Alex ElliottA. Elliott
Seth WrightS. Wright73
A
10
A
70Diego ZitelliD. Zitelli
Jeffrey MeliaJ. Melia77
A
11
A
68Chris CharltonC. Charlton
 
Dale ForbesD. Forbes55
D
12
A
67Kai HeiserK. Heiser
Syd FletcherS. Fletcher74
M
13
D
64Patrick PottsP. Potts
Guillermo PromesG. Promes76
M
14
D
62Jonathan PlowrightJ. Plowright

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Southampton. A crowd of 20,631 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Mills.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the match underway!
3.35
Sander Ten Hag passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Melia. Jeffrey Melia shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
4.43
Matt Matteo threads a neat ball through to Sander Ten Hag. Sander Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Seth Wright. Seth Wright tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.07
Sander Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Wright. Seth Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.47
Matthew Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Mattia Di Meglio. The referee warns Matthew Taylor to calm down! Mattia Di Meglio stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.13
Sander Ten Hag makes a simple pass to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.48
Sander Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Wright. Seth Wright shoots from distance but somehow Andreas Isaksson manages to keep it out.
28.45
Nico Vella sees Seth Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Wright shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.24
James Power threads a neat ball through to Sander Ten Hag. Showing composure, Sander Ten Hag plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Seth Wright. Seth Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.06
Malte Schell catches Nico Vella on the ankles. The referee calls over Malte Schell and warns him to calm down! Nico Vella runs off the knock.
39.53
Philippe Beye flicks a high pass forward. Chris Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Charlton finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Danny Valk!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the second half underway!
47.00
Ramón Serrano hacks Alex Elliott from behind! The referee warns Ramón Serrano to calm down! Alex Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.00
Free kick to Southampton just outside the area...
48.01
Alex Elliott steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
54.38
Philippe Beye makes a probing pass to Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Valk who gathers it comfortably.
55.30
Matthew Taylor receives the ball from a throw-in from Harry Johnson. Matthew Taylor passes the ball forward to Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.57
Mattia Di Meglio makes a beautiful solo run. Mattia Di Meglio whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Melia. Jeffrey Melia makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andreas Isaksson with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
69.40
Roberto Muzzi hacks Jeffrey Melia from behind! Roberto Muzzi is shown the yellow card! Jeffrey Melia runs off the knock.
72.35
Nico Vella chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Melia. Jeffrey Melia shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
73.06
Mattia Di Meglio comes in with a late challenge on Harry Johnson. The referee brings Mattia Di Meglio to one side and gives him a warning! Harry Johnson runs off the knock.
75.41
Philippe Beye kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.39
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kai Heiser replacing Graham Barrett, Patrick Potts replacing Philippe Beye and Jonathan Plowright replacing Alex Elliott .
81.29
Ramón Serrano flicks a high pass forward to Nico Vella who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Nico Vella plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Melia. Jeffrey Melia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
84.38
Matthew Taylor takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Harry Johnson. Harry Johnson threads a neat ball through to Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.03
James Power receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Hutchison. James Power flicks a high pass forward. Nico Vella collects the pass. Nico Vella flicks a high pass forward. Seth Wright collects the pass. Seth Wright shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Millwall

Southampton
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
48.6%
26.4%

Scorers
Jeffrey Melia 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jeffrey Melia of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Danny Valk (GK)
7
2.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3.James Power (DEF)
6
4.Ramón Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Mattia Di Meglio (MID)
8
7.Nico Vella (MID)
8
8.Sander Ten Hag (MID)
8
9.Stephan Amoah (ATT)
6
10.Seth Wright (ATT)
6
11.Jeffrey Melia (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dale Forbes (DEF)
0
13.Syd Fletcher (MID)
0
14.Guillermo Promes (MID)
0

1.Andreas Isaksson (GK)
7
2.Roberto Muzzi (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Malte Schell (DEF)
5
4.Graham Barrett (DEF)
6
5.Giulliano Hilgerink (MID)
6
6.Philippe Beye (MID)
7
7.Matthew Taylor (MID)
6
8.Harry Johnson (MID)
6
9.Alex Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Diego Zitelli (ATT)
6
11.Chris Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Kai Heiser (ATT)
6
13.Patrick Potts (DEF)
6
14.Jonathan Plowright (DEF)
6