Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Walsall. A crowd of 10,253 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southampton and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southampton and Walsall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
10.54
0-0Philipp Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.21
0-0Christina Bancarel sees a break and surges forward. Christina Bancarel knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.39
0-0Christina Bancarel knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister beats his man to it with a header. William Wright gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.35
Hubert Combin knocks the ball forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.30
0-0Teddy Scowcroft barges into Lomano Joseph. Teddy Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Lomano Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.01
Nick Pfennings kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Doukantie. Olivier Doukantie knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings makes a deft header. Joe Westwood easily picks it out of the air!
26.05
Scott Fletcher receives the ball from a throw-in from Cosimo Ferrante. Scott Fletcher hits a low pass to Liam Eadie. Liam Eadie makes a simple pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davis. Gary Davis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but William Wright is on top of it.
27.55
1-0Daan Ricci flicks a high pass forward to Danny Stockdale who brings the ball under control. Danny Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold Douglas!
30.37
Albrecht Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
32.50
Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davis. Gary Davis beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
33.36
Steve Goldberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy rushes past Olivier Doukantie! Thierry Guppy cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from William Wright keeps it out!
34.41
Olivier Doukantie flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Combin collects the pass. Hubert Combin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings shoots from 20 yards but somehow Joe Westwood manages to keep it out.
36.58
Hubert Combin flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Van Ede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Paul Van Ede passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Hubert Combin. Hubert Combin whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale connects with a diving header but somehow Joe Westwood manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Walsall kick off!
47.50
Cosimo Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
48.49
Olivier Doukantie sees Nick Pfennings in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.49
Alex Mcallister picks a pass forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy sees space and advances. Thierry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
54.11
Liam Eadie brings the ball forward. Liam Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Bierhoff collects the pass. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Joseph.
57.48
Hubert Combin sees Danny Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Joe Westwood manages to keep it out.
59.13
Thierry Guppy darts forward. Thierry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.32
1-0Walsall have made a substitution with Morris Lloyd replacing Teddy Scowcroft .
63.48
1-0Thierry Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Paul Van Ede. The referee calls over Thierry Guppy and warns him to calm down! Jean-Paul Van Ede grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.10
Phil Mcgovern pushes up the pitch. Phil Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. With a superhuman jump, Danny Stockdale connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Joe Westwood.
68.02
1-0Corner kick to Southampton. Olivier Doukantie chips it out wide. Daan Ricci shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.10
Liam Eadie receives the ball from a throw-in from Cosimo Ferrante. Liam Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
72.20
1-0Olivier Doukantie hacks Thierry Guppy from behind! The referee brings Olivier Doukantie to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Guppy runs off the knock.
73.01
1-0Hubert Combin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings passes the ball forward but Arnold Douglas is offside!
75.14
Olivier Doukantie passes the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
77.52
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Matt Mckinlay replacing Phil Mcgovern and Marcus Lowe replacing Arnold Douglas .
78.56
Thierry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
81.23
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davis whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.52
Olivier Doukantie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Olivier Doukantie whips in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.14
Thierry Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Davis. Gary Davis edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Davis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. William Wright (GK)
8
2. Lomano Joseph (DEF)
6
3. Daan Ricci (DEF)
6
4. Phil Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
6. Hubert Combin (MID)
7
7. Olivier Doukantie (MID)
7
8. Philipp Hamann (MID)
6
9. Danny Stockdale (ATT)
7
10. Nick Pfennings (ATT)
8
11. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
7
12. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
13. Bert Chivu (MID)
0
14. Marcus Lowe (ATT)
6
1. Joe Westwood (GK)
7
2. Scott Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Liam Eadie (DEF)
7
4. Cosimo Ferrante (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Christina Bancarel (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
9
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10. Gary Davis (ATT)
8
11. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
5
12. Christian Arendt (DEF)
0
13. Jermaine Croft (DEF)
0
14. Morris Lloyd (ATT)
6