Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to Southampton. A crowd of 16,580 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in great condition.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
Southampton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
Maxence Boniface controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.44
With vision, Maxence Boniface laces a through ball forward to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.08
Diaw Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
Arthurt Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Abraham Bueno!
10.32
Neil Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Seth Anderton collects the pass. Seth Anderton makes a simple pass, allowing Alpay Izzet to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Alpay Izzet provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Abraham Bueno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.04
Eoin Christie clumsily knocks into Garba Yekini. The referee calls over Eoin Christie and shows him a yellow card! Garba Yekini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.45
Alec Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Gallacher. Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Spiros Triadis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanchez.
40.10
Vitor Sousa threads a neat ball through to Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.34
Garba Yekini hits a low pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan darts forward. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Abraham Bueno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Exeter City appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Exeter City kick off!
49.16
Miguel Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gallacher. The referee calls over Miguel Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Neil Gallacher runs off the knock.
54.06
Neil Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Spiros Triadis through on goal. Spiros Triadis rockets a shot on goal but somehow Abraham Bueno manages to keep it out.
57.09
Andre Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Barbosa advances with the ball. Andre Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
60.18
Southampton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.16
Alec Strachan threads the ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.28
Miguel Sanchez surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Miguel Sanchez stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Sanchez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.42
Andre Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthurt Ribeiro. Arthurt Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.08
Alec Strachan makes a probing pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
71.16
Vitor Sousa threads a neat ball through to Danny Morris. Danny Morris makes a probing pass to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Latuheru.
73.52
Arthurt Ribeiro picks a pass forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maryn Marsiglia.
77.42
Maxence Boniface passes the ball forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tore Andre Kvarme who gathers it comfortably.
78.32
Vitor Sousa makes a simple pass to Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Christie. Eoin Christie shoots from distance but Tore Andre Kvarme reads it well. Excellent keeping!
81.12
Andre Barbosa hits a low pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Spiros Triadis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spiros Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet powers a header at goal. Alpay Izzet scores for Southampton!!
87.34
Arthurt Ribeiro sees Spiros Triadis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spiros Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet makes a convincing header. Abraham Bueno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%
Scorers
| Alpay Izzet 10, 81, 87 Spiros Triadis 57, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abraham Bueno (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Maryn Marsiglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maxence Boniface (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabrice Haise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eoin Christie (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Wes George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Phil Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dennis Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tore Andre Kvarme (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcel Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Barbosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diaw Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthurt Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Seth Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spiros Triadis (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Hugo Farinos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Murray (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Galli (ATT) | 0 | |

















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