Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Willis Jim Willis
Thomas RocchiT. Rocchi62
G
1
G
56Luis DiazL. Diaz
Patrick PottsP. Potts64
D
2
D
56Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls
Duarte AlvesD. Alves52
D
3
D
61Rodrigue CarottiR. Carotti
Paolo JacobsP. Jacobs45
D
4
D
53Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri
Matthew TaylorM. Taylor69
M
5captain
M
55Marc HelmerM. Helmer
Harry JohnsonH. Johnson67
M
6
M
66Carlo PeruzziC. Peruzzi
Jorge MonteiroJ. Monteiro65
M
captain7
M
72Jon SmithJ. Smith
Luke VernazzaL. Vernazza64
M
8
M
59Dries WilnisD. Wilnis
Kai HeiserK. Heiser68
A
9
A
67Stefano FresiS. Fresi
Frank ForbesF. Forbes58
A
10
A
55Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs
Ian MarsdenI. Marsden54
A
11
A
52Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom
 
Kelvin DixonK. Dixon61
M
12
A
49Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati
Sylvain GreeningS. Greening51
A
13
M
53Enrique MerinoE. Merino
Emile OakleyE. Oakley50
A
14
D
46Nicky GalliN. Galli

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,416 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southampton and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
Southampton start the match!
2.18
Carlo Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Fresi who takes it down. Stefano Fresi knocks the ball forward, putting Ronald Denneboom through on goal. Ronald Denneboom cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.58
Rodrigue Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Peruzzi. Carlo Peruzzi sees space and advances. Carlo Peruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Fresi but he's offside!
4.22
Rodrigue Carotti flicks a high pass forward. Dries Wilnis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dries Wilnis makes a simple pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
6.47
Carlo Peruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.38
Carlo Peruzzi hits a low pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.20
Harry Johnson threads the ball through to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.09
Jon Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Jacobs.
16.55
Rodrigue Carotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Peruzzi. Carlo Peruzzi passes the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Thomas Rocchi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.21
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Monteiro stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Luis Diaz!
24.30
Harry Johnson threads the ball through to Ian Marsden. Ian Marsden shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
30.59
Carlo Peruzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.20
With some swift thinking, Harry Johnson plays the ball forward to Kai Heiser. Kai Heiser tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luis Diaz manages to gather it.
33.59
Carlo Peruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Monteiro. The referee calls over Carlo Peruzzi and warns him to calm down! Jorge Monteiro runs off the knock.
34.04
Paolo Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Harry Johnson. Harry Johnson passes the ball forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.12
Marc Helmer makes a probing pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
40.30
Jorge Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Frank Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Kai Heiser. Kai Heiser directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Luis Diaz!
42.01
Jorge Monteiro makes a simple pass to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Kai Heiser. With a superhuman jump, Kai Heiser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Luis Diaz manages to keep it out.
44.58
Matthew Taylor passes the ball forward to Kai Heiser. Kai Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Ferreri plays the ball forward to Dries Wilnis. Without breaking stride, Dries Wilnis plays the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi plays a quick one-two with Ronald Denneboom and rushes in on goal... Stefano Fresi takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
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. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Stefano Fresi, Enrique Merino replacing Dries Wilnis and Nicky Galli replacing Robbie Nicholls. The Southampton players seem much more motivated whilst the Stoke City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
48.31
Luke Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Marsden. Ian Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Galli.
49.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlo Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Rocchi with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
53.41
Matthew Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Ian Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
54.11
Harry Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Marsden. Ian Marsden makes a deft header. Luis Diaz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.02
Jorge Monteiro makes a probing pass to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.24
Jorge Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Ian Marsden who takes it down. Ian Marsden cuts inside the box! Ian Marsden takes a shot at goal. Ian Marsden scores for Southampton!!
67.50
Rodrigue Carotti surges forward with the ball. Rodrigue Carotti flicks a high ball forward to Ronald Denneboom who takes it down. Ronald Denneboom plays a quick one-two with Anthony Hibbs and rushes in on goal... Ronald Denneboom muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Thomas Rocchi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.17
Duarte Alves flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Kai Heiser controls it well on his chest. Kai Heiser shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.51
Jorge Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Ian Marsden who brings the ball under control. Ian Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
73.29
Enrique Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.19
Marc Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Ronald Denneboom sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Thomas Rocchi reads it well. Nice keeping!
77.02
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kelvin Dixon replacing Paolo Jacobs, Sylvain Greening replacing Harry Johnson and Emile Oakley replacing Kai Heiser .
79.54
Matthew Taylor threads the ball through to Emile Oakley. Emile Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
84.09
Carlo Peruzzi sees space and advances. Carlo Peruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.36
Carlo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Denneboom who brings the ball under control. Ronald Denneboom advances inside the box! Ronald Denneboom muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Patrick Potts's outstretched leg.
87.53
Rodrigue Carotti flicks a high ball forward to Jon Smith who takes it down. Jon Smith knocks the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Thomas Rocchi, sees it late!! Goal for Stoke City! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Stoke City
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
23.8%
46.4%
29.8%

Scorers
Ian Marsden 54, 60
Anthony Hibbs 8
Stefano Fresi 17
Ronald Denneboom 49, 68, 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronald Denneboom of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Rocchi (GK)
6
2.Patrick Potts (DEF)
6
3.Duarte Alves (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Jacobs (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Taylor (MID)
6
6.Harry Johnson (MID)
6
7.Jorge Monteiro (MID)
7
8.Luke Vernazza (MID)
6
9.Kai Heiser (ATT)
6
10.Frank Forbes (ATT)
6
11.Ian Marsden (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Kelvin Dixon (MID)
6
13.Sylvain Greening (ATT)
6
14.Emile Oakley (ATT)
6

1.Luis Diaz (GK)
7
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigue Carotti (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Marc Helmer (MID)
6
6.Carlo Peruzzi (MID)
7
7.Jon Smith (MID)
6
8.Dries Wilnis (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
6
13.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
14.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6