Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 11,540 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
0-0Malte Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Grant. John Grant shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
4.28
Marino Di Masi threads the ball through to Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.51
0-1Kieron Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Manuel Ferreira shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.39
Without breaking stride, Dennis Carlton plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
10.07
Alistair Griffin passes the ball forward to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Scott Kirkland manages to keep it out.
14.12
0-1Alistair Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
16.50
Juan-Carlos Saez threads a neat ball through to Bert Chivu. Without breaking stride, Bert Chivu plays the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas sees John Grant just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. John Grant side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Grant!
20.14
Juan-Carlos Saez plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Di Masi.
26.40
1-1Dennis Carlton barges into Mamar Espartero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mamar Espartero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.10
1-1Alistair Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero runs straight at the defence! Mamar Espartero rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.20
Manuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood controls it well on his chest. Eddie Westwood shoots from distance. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.34
Kai Hanssen pushes up the pitch. Kai Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Bert Chivu controls it well on his chest. Bert Chivu whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
39.30
Dennis Carlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dennis Carlton plays a one-two with Arnold Douglas and rushes in on goal... Dennis Carlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
With great vision, Bert Chivu plays the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players seem much more motivated whilst the Southampton players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.41
Robert Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Sammer takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
48.13
Robert Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero hits a low pass to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
54.27
Alistair Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Sammer controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Sammer runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Sammer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Scott Kirkland!
60.16
2-1Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Jocelyn Allibert replacing Eddie Westwood and Dale Joachim replacing Mamar Espartero .
61.24
Kai Hanssen threads a neat ball through to Malte Ziegler. Showing composure, Malte Ziegler plays the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.32
2-1Scott James barges into Marino Di Masi. The referee brings Scott James to one side and gives him a warning! Marino Di Masi stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.01
2-1Dale Joachim clumsily knocks into Malte Ziegler. The referee calls over Dale Joachim and shows him a yellow card! Malte Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.27
Bert Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Scott James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott James plays a quick one-two with John Grant and rushes in on goal... Scott James comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Samir Babbel reads it well. Excellent keeping!
73.53
Bert Chivu makes a simple pass to John Grant. John Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
75.29
Alistair Griffin sees Dale Joachim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Joachim threads a neat ball through to Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianboto Fournel.
77.45
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Davide Redaelli replacing Kai Hanssen, Giovanni Zanchi replacing Bert Chivu and Billy Thirlwell replacing Scott James .
79.21
Davide Redaelli makes a probing pass to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi passes the ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
83.47
Alistair Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim shoots from long range. Good keeping from Scott Kirkland as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.37
Corner kick to Brighton and Hove Albion. Alistair Griffin plays it short to Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jocelyn Allibert!
89.25
Dennis Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Fournel. Dianboto Fournel passes the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Griffin.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
8
2. Dianboto Fournel (DEF)
6
3. Medhi Rodriguez (DEF)
6
4. Kai Hanssen (DEF)
7
5. Juan-Carlos Saez (MID)
6
6. Bert Chivu (MID)
7
7. Dennis Carlton (MID)
8
8. Malte Ziegler (MID)
6
9. John Grant (ATT)
8
10. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
7
11. Scott James (ATT)
6
12. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
13. Giovanni Zanchi (MID)
6
14. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
1. Samir Babbel (GK)
7
2. Chris Youds (DEF)
6
3. Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Kieron Lockley (DEF)
7
5. Marino Di Masi (DEF)
6
6. Mamar Espartero (MID)
6
7. Alistair Griffin (MID)
8
8. Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
8
9. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
7
10. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
6
11. Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
6
12. Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
8
13. Dale Joachim (MID)
6
14. Sergio Fernandes (MID)
0