Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Aston VillaAston Villa
Computer Player Computer Player Adrian Roos Adrian Roos
Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman74
G
1captain
G
76Jakob OlesenJ. Olesen
Ignacio BarronI. Barron77
D
2
D
70Vincent DucheminV. Duchemin
Carlos PobleteC. Poblete73
D
3
D
71Msaddeck ZidaneM. Zidane
Kelvin VassellK. Vassell72
D
4
D
69Gabriel VoisinG. Voisin
Pedro FariaP. Faria69
D
5
D
74Jaouad Ntumpa NsafuJ. Ntumpa Nsafu
Trevor KerrT. Kerr77
M
captain6
M
70Duncan CroftD. Croft
Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten75
M
7
M
74Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink
Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein73
M
8
A
72Moktar ForgeM. Forge
Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou72
A
9
A
69Samir BrehmeS. Brehme
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls69
A
10
A
70Laurent CandelaL. Candela
Edgar RamosE. Ramos69
A
11
A
76Moritz RöslerM. Rösler
 
Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot70
G
12
D
64Sebastiao SousaS. Sousa
Kai ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen69
M
13
M
39Craig CookeC. Cooke
Moritz KühnM. Kühn69
D
14
A
70Gary ClarkeG. Clarke

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 17,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Makin.


0.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Ramos who brings the ball under control. Edgar Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. With a superhuman jump, Amine Benyettou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Jakob Olesen. Excellent save.
3.46
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler plays a one-two with Laurent Candela and advances towards the goal... Moritz Rösler takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.39
Dennis Hasselbaink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge finds some space and shoots from distance. Fabricio Castroman gets down and covers it.
10.20
Alfons Van Basten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos edges inside the box! Edgar Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Vincent Duchemin.
14.41
Dennis Hasselbaink advances with the ball. Dennis Hasselbaink whips in a cross ball towards Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
15.37
Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu threads the ball through to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink hits a low pass to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.02
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Nigel Nicholls plays a one-two with Amine Benyettou and rushes in on goal... Msaddeck Zidane hacks Nigel Nicholls from behind! Nigel Nicholls appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.44
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward to Samir Brehme who brings the ball under control. Samir Brehme shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.48
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls makes a probing pass between the defence to Edgar Ramos. Some world-class footwork from Edgar Ramos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Vincent Duchemin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.09
Alfons Van Basten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls skips past Gabriel Voisin! Nigel Nicholls comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.50
Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Samir Brehme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Rösler. Kelvin Vassell catches Moritz Rösler on the ankles. Moritz Rösler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.00
Trevor Kerr barges into Duncan Croft. Trevor Kerr is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball forward to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Castroman easily smothers it!
39.36
Alfons Van Basten catches Dennis Hasselbaink on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Hasselbaink runs off the knock.
40.55
Dennis Hasselbaink brings the ball forward. Dennis Hasselbaink shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fabricio Castroman.
42.51
It's a corner kick which Duncan Croft takes quickly, playing the ball short to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler knocks the ball into the box. Alfons Van Basten reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.49
Gabriel Voisin kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft threads the ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Sebastiao Sousa replacing Msaddeck Zidane and Gary Clarke replacing Samir Brehme.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.56
Trevor Kerr passes the ball forward to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jakob Olesen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.38
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Gary Clarke collects the pass. Gary Clarke shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.56
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
53.26
Trevor Kerr darts forward. Trevor Kerr plays a one-two with Amine Benyettou and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Trevor Kerr provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.30
Trevor Kerr hacks Dennis Hasselbaink from behind! The referee brings Trevor Kerr to one side and gives him another warning! Dennis Hasselbaink stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.49
Kelvin Vassell surges forward with the ball. Kelvin Vassell brings the ball forward. Kelvin Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.17
Carlos Poblete knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr threads the ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls threads a neat, attacking ball through to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's well over the bar!
66.35
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Ramos who takes it down. Edgar Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amine Benyettou but the linesman indicates offside!
69.58
Alfons Van Basten makes a simple pass to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.45
Dennis Hasselbaink makes a probing pass to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fabricio Castroman gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.56
Duncan Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler edges inside the box! Moritz Rösler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Fabricio Castroman. Excellent save.
79.26
Trevor Kerr barges into Dennis Hasselbaink. Trevor Kerr is given yet another warning by the referee! Dennis Hasselbaink stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.07
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.04
Alfons Van Basten brings the ball forward. Alfons Van Basten lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Jakob Olesen keeps it out!
85.46
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Clarke is offside!
90.00
Dennis Hasselbaink comes in with a late challenge on Alfons Van Basten. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfons Van Basten runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Aston Villa
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
23.5%
49.4%
27.1%

Scorers
Moritz Rösler 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Hasselbaink of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
8
2.Ignacio Barron (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Poblete (DEF)
6
4.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
7
5.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Kerr (MID)
7
7.Alfons Van Basten (MID)yellow card
8
8.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
6
9.Amine Benyettou (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
7
11.Edgar Ramos (ATT)
7
 
12.Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0
13.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
0
14.Moritz Kühn (DEF)
0

1.Jakob Olesen (GK)
7
2.Vincent Duchemin (DEF)
6
3.Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5.Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Croft (MID)
6
7.Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)yellow card
9
8.Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
9.Samir Brehme (ATT)
6
10.Laurent Candela (ATT)
7
11.Moritz Rösler (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
13.Craig Cooke (MID)
0
14.Gary Clarke (ATT)
6