Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Southampton. A crowd of 17,942 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
8.27
0-0Pascal Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Lima who takes it down. Rafael Lima plays a quick one-two with Niccolo Power and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
12.43
0-0Steffen Reimers clumsily knocks into Edgar Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.08
1-0Pascal Cziommer passes the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Power!
20.24
1-0Jeffrey Klein barges into Pascal Cziommer. The referee brings Jeffrey Klein to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal Cziommer stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.39
Harvey Beckham pushes up the pitch. Harvey Beckham hits a low pass to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.50
Warren Ljungberg sees Rafael Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Niccolo Power and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Rafael Lima provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.21
Pascal Cziommer sees Rafael Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.16
3-0Jeffrey Klein knocks the ball forward to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Nigel Nicholls provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Steffen Reimers. Excellent block.
39.21
3-0Graham Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
Alfons Van Basten clumsily knocks into Warren Ljungberg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Ljungberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stockport County start the second half!
47.38
3-0Jeffrey Klein comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Cziommer. Jeffrey Klein is shown the yellow card! Pascal Cziommer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.52
Graham Jacobs makes a simple pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey plays a quick one-two with Rafael Lima and rushes in on goal... Omer Bailey shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Fabricio Castroman.
50.54
3-0Pascal Cziommer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Harry Robson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.08
Jeffrey Klein makes a beautiful solo run. Jeffrey Klein whips in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Stephane Scifo reads it well. Well saved!
53.51
3-0Stockport County are in full control of this game.
57.15
Pascal Cziommer picks a pass forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
63.53
Warren Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Omer Bailey who brings the ball under control. Omer Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.59
Warren Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Omer Bailey who takes it down. Omer Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Ignacio Barron and the loose ball is cleared up field.
66.57
Graham Jacobs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Fabricio Castroman. Excellent save.
71.51
Les Barrett makes a simple pass to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Cziommer whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
72.54
Harvey Beckham hits a low pass to Warren Ljungberg. Warren Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.44
Harvey Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Warren Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Warren Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Fabricio Castroman manages to keep it out.
77.51
4-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Noel Cooke replacing Steffen Reimers .
78.53
Omer Bailey clumsily knocks into Carlos Poblete. Omer Bailey is warned by the referee! Carlos Poblete hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.31
Amine Benyettou hacks Les Barrett from behind! Amine Benyettou is given a warning by the referee! Les Barrett runs off the knock.
84.41
Warren Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey rushes past Carlos Poblete! Omer Bailey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Carlos Poblete steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.17
Trevor Kerr hacks Les Barrett from behind! The referee brings Trevor Kerr to one side and gives him a warning! Les Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Graham Jacobs makes a simple pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey passes the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Rafael Lima scores for Stockport County!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
79.4%
20.6%
Play Area
23.8%
47.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Niccolo Power 15 Rafael Lima 22, 27, 73, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Lima of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephane Scifo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Reimers (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Harry Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Cziommer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Graham Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Niccolo Power (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Omer Bailey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Noel Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mark Schwarzer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cedric Zugna (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabricio Castroman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ignacio Barron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Poblete (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kelvin Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Trevor Kerr (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfons Van Basten (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Jeffrey Klein (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Amine Benyettou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Nicholls (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Lightfoot (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kai Ziegenhagen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Kühn (DEF) | 0 | |