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 Peterborough United. A crowd of 8,607 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
2.24
0-0Dianboto Fournel flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Heesakkers who takes it down. Edwin Heesakkers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.11
1-0Jonathan Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.09
1-0Darren Sheringham pushes mid-way up the pitch. Darren Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Rodriguez. Victor Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.20
1-0With a delightful solo run, Dianboto Fournel stretches the opposition's defence. Dianboto Fournel whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nascimento. Melchior Mathijssen hacks Eduardo Nascimento from behind! Penalty not given!!
16.50
Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Dave Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Butt threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brand. Gavin Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Fournel.
18.57
Alfredo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Mcgreal. Jonathan Mcgreal makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
34.45
1-0Kai Hanssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nascimento. Melchior Mathijssen clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.15
Kai Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Nascimento passes the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.35
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.06
Gavin Brand threads a neat ball through to Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Peterborough United kick off the second half!
48.35
Neil Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Butt. Dave Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman rushes past Eduardo Nascimento! Ivar Zimmerman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.48
1-0Kai Hanssen makes a probing pass to Dianboto Fournel. Without breaking stride, Dianboto Fournel plays the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but Ross Todd is on top of it.
54.29
Jonathan Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Kai Hanssen who brings the ball under control. Kai Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.34
1-0Southampton have made a substitution with Scott James replacing Billy Thirlwell .Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Swift replacing David Rodgers .
61.44
Eduardo Nascimento darts forward. Eduardo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.22
Southampton have made a substitution with Bert Chivu replacing Edwin Heesakkers .
83.32
Showing composure, Bert Chivu picks a pass forward to Scott James. Scott James shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.54
Kai Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Nascimento who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ross Todd gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
85.21
Jonathan Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
89.09
Bert Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Tommy Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Kai Hanssen chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Bert Chivu. Bert Chivu beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
3. Dianboto Fournel (DEF)
8
4. Kai Hanssen (DEF)
8
5. Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF)
7
6. Tommy Bellamy (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
8
8. Edwin Heesakkers (MID)
6
9. Alfredo Soto (MID)
6
10. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
9
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
7
12. Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
0
13. Bert Chivu (MID)
6
14. Scott James (ATT)
6
1. Ross Todd (GK)
7
2. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Darren Sheringham (DEF)
6
4. Younes Molinier (DEF)
6
5. Melchior Mathijssen (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Brand (MID)
6
7. David Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Dave Butt (MID)
7
9. Victor Rodriguez (ATT)
6
10. Ivar Zimmerman (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Potts (ATT)
6
12. Graham Thompson (DEF)
0
13. Adrian Swift (DEF)
6
14. Christos Georgiadis (MID)
0