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 Manchester United. A crowd of 16,870 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jeffers.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the match!
2.08
0-0Eddie Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Andreas Isaksson. What a great pair of hands!
6.18
Graham Barrett knocks the ball forward to Giulliano Hilgerink. Giulliano Hilgerink makes a probing pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
9.41
With vision, Frank Oakley plays the ball forward to Iwan Hermans. Iwan Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Solis controls it well on his chest. Bruno Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi flicks the ball with his head but somehow Andreas Isaksson manages to keep it out.
12.06
0-0Iwan Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Solis. Bruno Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.32
0-0Giulliano Hilgerink comes in with a late challenge on Iwan Hermans. The referee calls over Giulliano Hilgerink and shows him a yellow card! Iwan Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.37
Francesco G. Grava decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco G. Grava knocks the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simone Triuzzi.
22.54
0-0Philippe Beye runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philippe Beye shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.13
Philippe Beye flicks a high pass forward. Diego Zitelli collects the pass. Diego Zitelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
27.15
0-1Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Solis controls it well on his chest. Bruno Solis knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.04
0-1Philippe Beye catches Eddie Sheringham on the ankles. The referee brings Philippe Beye to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.45
Iwan Hermans knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Stanley Fenton provides some space. He shoots at goal but Andreas Isaksson is on top of it.
40.37
Malte Schell makes a probing pass to Philippe Beye. Philippe Beye flicks a high ball forward to Chris Charlton who takes it down. Chris Charlton shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Bruno Bravo hacks Alex Elliott from behind! Bruno Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Alex Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.41
Ole Gunnar Kvarme threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Solis. Bruno Solis makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bruno Solis!
60.36
0-2Manchester United have made a substitution with Diogo Nunes replacing Bruno Solis .
63.03
Diogo Nunes barges into Malte Schell. The referee calls over Diogo Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Malte Schell runs off the knock.
67.16
Fredrik Carragher sees Diego Zitelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Bravo.
69.01
Steve Sturridge plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme plays the ball forward to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi makes a looping header on goal but Andreas Isaksson is on top of it.
77.39
Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Matthew Taylor replacing Graham Barrett, Emile Seaman replacing Malte Schell and Kai Heiser replacing Alex Elliott .
78.46
Showing composure, Ole Gunnar Kvarme plays the ball forward to Stanley Fenton. Stanley Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
81.15
Matthew Taylor runs forward with the ball. Matthew Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Chris Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.35
Giulliano Hilgerink advances with the ball. Giulliano Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.18
Eddie Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Fresi who takes it down. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stefano Fresi 27 Bruno Solis 54 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Fresi of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andreas Isaksson (GK)
7
2. Jakob Breitner (DEF)
6
3. Malte Schell (DEF)
6
4. Graham Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Simone Triuzzi (DEF)
6
6. Giulliano Hilgerink (MID)
6
7. Philippe Beye (MID)
7
8. Fredrik Carragher (MID)
6
9. Diego Zitelli (ATT)
6
10. Alex Elliott (ATT)
6
11. Chris Charlton (ATT)
6
12. Matthew Taylor (MID)
6
13. Emile Seaman (MID)
6
14. Kai Heiser (ATT)
6
1. Stefan Trinchera (GK)
7
2. Frank Oakley (DEF)
6
3. Steve Sturridge (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Grava (DEF)
6
5. Bruno Bravo (DEF)
5
6. Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID)
6
7. Eddie Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Iwan Hermans (MID)
6
9. Stefano Fresi (ATT)
9
10. Bruno Solis (ATT)
9
11. Stanley Fenton (ATT)
6
12. Liam Barry (DEF)
0
13. Mads Bögelund (MID)
0
14. Diogo Nunes (ATT)
5