Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.14
0-0Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
6.08
0-0Michael Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Graham Serrant controls it well on his chest. Graham Serrant runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Ricardo Ramos reads it well. Excellent save!
9.21
0-0Alan Bould catches Andre Marques on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Bould and shows him a yellow card! Andre Marques runs off the knock.
18.25
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks collects the pass. Bill Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi plays a scrappy one-two with Ruben Marques and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonino Regonesi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.21
0-0Jonathan Jack sees Maurizio Ferrante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Ferrante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Banks. Bill Banks puts a great ball through. Ruben Marques runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.47
With a delightful solo run, Michael Naylor stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Ricardo Ramos. What a save!
24.30
Michael Naylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant plays a quick one-two with Marco Bertotto and rushes in on goal... Graham Serrant comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
27.03
Michael Naylor brings the ball forward. Michael Naylor shoots from distance but somehow Ricardo Ramos manages to keep it out.
28.32
Jonathan Jack passes the ball forward to Nicholas Grant. Nicholas Grant hits a low pass to Bill Banks. Bill Banks plays a one-two with Alan Bould and rushes in on goal... Bill Banks shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Aladino Maiuri manages to gather it easily.
32.33
Wayne Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques threads the ball through to Bill Banks but he's offside!
34.58
0-0Nicholas Grant pushes up the pitch. Nicholas Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.26
Adrian Corsi hits a low pass to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
39.41
0-0Southampton are in full control of this game.
42.26
Jonathan Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer plays a one-two with Ruben Marques and advances towards the goal... Marvin Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Jonathan Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques makes a great pass forward. Antonino Regonesi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.12
Juan Torres barges into Adrian Corsi. Juan Torres is shown the yellow card! Adrian Corsi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.16
Carlton Hibbs threads the ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Without breaking stride, Jon Prior plays the ball forward to Linus Lindemann. Linus Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.20
1-0Adrian Corsi chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi rushes past Carlton Hibbs! Some world-class footwork from Antonino Regonesi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.51
1-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Paul Bishop replacing Graham Serrant, Pierre G. Cristallini replacing Remco Veldman and Dominic Law replacing Farid Capiaux .
63.06
Dominic Law threads the ball through to Andre Marques. Andre Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Cristallini. Pierre G. Cristallini makes a probing pass between the defence to Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
69.49
Michael Naylor sees space and advances. Michael Naylor makes a probing pass to Linus Lindemann but he's offside!
73.53
1-0Bill Banks barges into Juan Torres. Bill Banks is warned by the referee! Juan Torres runs off the knock.
75.26
Adrian Corsi threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Bill Banks who gracefully takes it down. Bill Banks plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Shearer and advances towards the goal... Bill Banks takes a shot at goal. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
78.56
Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.32
Alan Bould chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alan Bould through on goal. Alan Bould takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.56
Pierre G. Cristallini flicks a high pass forward to Marco Bertotto who brings the ball under control. Marco Bertotto edges inside the box! Marco Bertotto rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.13
Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Bould!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Antonino Regonesi 54 Alan Bould 84, 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Ramos (GK)
7
2. Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
3. Adrian Corsi (DEF)
6
4. Jonathan Jack (DEF)
7
5. Nicholas Grant (DEF)
6
6. Bill Banks (MID)
7
7. Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
8
8. Ruben Marques (ATT)
7
9. Alan Bould (ATT)
9
10. Marvin Shearer (ATT)
6
11. Antonino Regonesi (ATT)
8
12. Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
0
13. Arnauld Cudini (MID)
0
14. Kodjo Diani (ATT)
0
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2. Farid Capiaux (DEF)
6
3. Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4. Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
5. Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6. Michael Naylor (MID)
8
7. Remco Veldman (MID)
6
8. Jon Prior (MID)
6
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
11. Graham Serrant (ATT)
7
12. Paul Bishop (ATT)
6
13. Pierre G. Cristallini (MID)
6
14. Dominic Law (DEF)
6