Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Frost Chris Frost
Andreas IsakssonA. Isaksson74
G
1
G
82Richardur HermannssonR. Hermannsson
Roberto MuzziR. Muzzi75
D
2
D
81Philipp WallnerP. Wallner
Malte SchellM. Schell72
D
3
D
73Jonatan SchwarzJ. Schwarz
Graham BarrettG. Barrett67
D
4
D
75Rolf SassariniR. Sassarini
Giulliano HilgerinkG. Hilgerink74
M
5
M
70Ole Gunnar KvarmeO. Kvarme
Philippe BeyeP. Beye72
M
6captain
M
79Christian GyanC. Gyan
Jamal StamJ. Stam70
M
captain7
M
77Max DoumbiaM. Doumbia
Matthew TaylorM. Taylor68
M
8
M
73Mick DavisM. Davis
Alex ElliottA. Elliott73
A
9
A
76Jorge JesusJ. Jesus
Diego ZitelliD. Zitelli70
A
10
A
87Octavian BuscanO. Buscan
Chris CharltonC. Charlton68
A
11
A
68Danny ElliottD. Elliott
 
Kai HeiserK. Heiser67
A
12
D
66Adrian BeckhamA. Beckham
Harry JohnsonH. Johnson66
M
13
M
67Peter LawrenceP. Lawrence
Patrick PottsP. Potts64
D
14
A
59Leon BallL. Ball

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 19,757 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southampton and Port Vale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Royce.


0.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
3.36
Christian Gyan flicks the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.18
Matthew Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott collects the pass. Alex Elliott plays a one-two with Chris Charlton and advances towards the goal... Alex Elliott takes a shot at goal but is denied by Richardur Hermannsson. Excellent save.
6.28
Christian Gyan threads the ball through to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott powers a header at goal. Andreas Isaksson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
10.14
Rolf Sassarini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Davis. Mick Davis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mick Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan flicks the ball with his head but Andreas Isaksson reads it well. Good keeping!
15.57
Giulliano Hilgerink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.55
Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward to Octavian Buscan who brings the ball under control. Octavian Buscan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.49
Roberto Muzzi hacks Danny Elliott from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Muzzi and shows him a yellow card! Danny Elliott runs off the knock.
22.56
Ole Gunnar Kvarme chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andreas Isaksson manages to gather it.
27.12
Jonatan Schwarz knocks the ball forward to Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia sees a break and surges forward. Max Doumbia threads a neat, attacking ball through to Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
30.33
Philipp Wallner makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Danny Elliott comfortably collects the pass. Danny Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Andreas Isaksson is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
32.32
Mick Davis plays the ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Elliott. Danny Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.40
Matthew Taylor knocks the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
34.12
Ole Gunnar Kvarme makes a simple pass to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.25
Jonatan Schwarz surges forward with the ball. Jonatan Schwarz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan puts a great ball through. Jorge Jesus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.25
Max Doumbia flicks a high pass forward. Danny Elliott controls it well on his chest. Danny Elliott shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Andreas Isaksson!
40.29
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Jesus deftly passes the ball to Octavian Buscan, releasing him through on goal. Octavian Buscan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Jonatan Schwarz chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Davis. Mick Davis flicks a high pass forward. Danny Elliott collects the pass. Danny Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Jesus and advances towards the goal... Danny Elliott rockets a shot on goal. Andreas Isaksson gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.50
Jonatan Schwarz flicks a high pass forward to Mick Davis who brings the ball neatly under control. Mick Davis flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Buscan collects the pass. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.21
Under pressure, Rolf Sassarini clears the ball far upfield. Octavian Buscan shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Andreas Isaksson.
60.58
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Jonatan Schwarz, Peter Lawrence replacing Max Doumbia and Leon Ball replacing Danny Elliott .
66.13
Rolf Sassarini flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kvarme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks a high pass forward to Octavian Buscan who brings the ball under control. Octavian Buscan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Schell.
67.32
Peter Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Ball. Leon Ball whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
69.21
With a delightful solo run, Peter Lawrence stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Lawrence shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.23
Ole Gunnar Kvarme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ole Gunnar Kvarme shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
77.47
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kai Heiser replacing Graham Barrett, Harry Johnson replacing Philippe Beye and Patrick Potts replacing Alex Elliott .
78.56
Peter Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Jesus controls it well on his chest. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan powers a header at goal but is denied by Kai Heiser. Excellent block.
79.23
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Leon Ball controls it well on his chest. Leon Ball runs straight at the defence! Leon Ball strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
81.29
Christian Gyan hits a low pass to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.16
Peter Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shoots from distance but somehow Andreas Isaksson manages to keep it out.
85.09
Adrian Beckham hits a low pass to Peter Lawrence. Peter Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andreas Isaksson who gathers it comfortably.
87.07
Rolf Sassarini takes it forward alone. Rolf Sassarini knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Ball. Leon Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Andreas Isaksson manages to gather it comfortably.
89.24
Malte Schell sees a break and surges forward. Malte Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Richardur Hermannsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Port Vale
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
15
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
25.3%
74.7%
Play Area
35.6%
44.8%
19.5%

Scorers
Diego Zitelli 89
Octavian Buscan 40
Jorge Jesus 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andreas Isaksson of Southampton

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

1.Richardur Hermannsson (GK)
6
2.Philipp Wallner (DEF)
6
3.Jonatan Schwarz (DEF)
7
4.Rolf Sassarini (DEF)
7
5.Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)
7
6.Christian Gyan (MID)
7
7.Max Doumbia (MID)
6
8.Mick Davis (MID)
7
9.Jorge Jesus (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Octavian Buscan (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Danny Elliott (ATT)
7
 
12.Adrian Beckham (DEF)
6
13.Peter Lawrence (MID)
7
14.Leon Ball (ATT)
6