Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 10,885 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0Oxford United kick off and get the match underway!
6.49
1-0Graham Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.58
Hubert Combin makes a simple pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ted Moustaïd!
14.56
Zbigniew Smolarek knocks the ball forward to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink plays a one-two with Aaron Grantt and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Egbert Hilgerink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.57
2-1Robbie Winterburn sees Egbert Hilgerink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Egbert Hilgerink shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
21.37
2-1Matt Glass comes in with a late challenge on Mark Mercuri. Matt Glass is warned by the referee! Mark Mercuri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.04
Aaron Grantt clumsily knocks into Ian Krijgsman. The referee warns Aaron Grantt to calm down! Ian Krijgsman stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.07
2-1Hubert Combin makes a simple pass to Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre G. Brevi who gathers it comfortably.
27.03
Brian Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.32
Aaron Grantt knocks the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.43
Phil Mcgovern decides to run forward with the ball. Phil Mcgovern runs straight at the opposition's defence. Phil Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. With a superhuman jump, Arnold Douglas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.24
3-1Arnold Douglas catches Liam Eadie on the ankles. Arnold Douglas is shown the yellow card! Liam Eadie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.39
3-1Dave Williamson flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Jess who brings the ball under control. Stephen Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Ian Krijgsman's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.22
3-1It's a corner kick. Egbert Hilgerink kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. William Wright drops low and scoops up the ball.
53.48
Zbigniew Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.19
3-2Robbie Winterburn makes a simple pass to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
59.19
Graham Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Ted Moustaïd who takes it down. Ted Moustaïd shoots from 25 yards. Pierre G. Brevi gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.43
Graham Joachim makes an attacking run forward. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.19
Stephen Jess sees space and advances. Stephen Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a looping header on goal. William Wright manages to gather it.
65.32
Hubert Combin flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Douglas who gracefully takes it down. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.23
Hubert Combin knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Pierre G. Brevi. What a great pair of hands!
67.36
3-2Robbie Winterburn breaks forward. Robbie Winterburn sees Aaron Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Grantt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Glass but he's offside!
69.45
Liam Eadie sees Matt Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Mcgovern.
75.48
Zbigniew Smolarek flicks a high pass forward to Matt Glass who brings the ball under control. Matt Glass plays a one-two with Egbert Hilgerink and advances towards the goal... Matt Glass rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.23
3-2Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Matt Mckinlay replacing Phil Mcgovern and Nick Pfennings replacing Arnold Douglas .
83.53
Matt Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Philipp Hamann. Philipp Hamann threads the ball through to Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
84.50
Matt Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.46
Liam Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz collects the pass. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arnold Douglas 6, 34 Ted Moustaïd 10 | Egbert Hilgerink 15 Zbigniew Smolarek 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. William Wright (GK)
7
2. Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
3. Mark Mercuri (DEF)
6
4. Phil Mcgovern (DEF)
8
5. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
7. Graham Joachim (MID)
7
8. Hubert Combin (MID)
6
9. Philipp Hamann (MID)
6
10. Ted Moustaïd (ATT)
8
11. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
9
12. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
13. Olivier Doukantie (MID)
0
14. Nick Pfennings (ATT)
6
1. Pierre G. Brevi (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Liam Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Robbie Winterburn (DEF)
7
5. Brian Windass (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Jess (MID)
6
7. Zbigniew Smolarek (MID)
8
8. Egbert Hilgerink (ATT)
7
9. Aaron Grantt (ATT)
7
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
6
11. Eric Götz (ATT)
6
12. Clive Wiltord (GK)
0
13. Neil Wiltord (ATT)
0
14. Dietmar Beck (MID)
0