Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,526 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the match!
2.28
1-0Leon Peckham sees space and advances. Leon Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss plays a quick one-two with Kodjo Diani and rushes in on goal... Roland Wyss tries a spectacular strike. Phil Collymore is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.51
1-0Alec Sullivan barges into George Human. Alec Sullivan is shown the yellow card! George Human hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
1-0Free kick to Newcastle United just outside the area...
17.19
George Human takes a slow run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
27.09
1-0Miguel Almeida knocks the ball forward to George Human. George Human tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.13
1-0Roland Wyss flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Diani collects the pass. Kodjo Diani shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
34.57
1-0Bart Landzaat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Eadie.
45.00
Nicolas Emmerlich passes the ball forward to Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
60.04
Leon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Roland Wyss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Wyss kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Phil Collymore. Excellent save.
67.49
1-0Roland Wyss clumsily knocks into Miguel Almeida. The referee calls over Roland Wyss and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Almeida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.12
Arthur Eadie makes a simple pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith hits a low pass to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
72.44
Miguel Almeida darts forward. Miguel Almeida controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Seth Lawton through on goal. Seth Lawton takes a shot at goal but somehow Luís Deleon manages to keep it out.
75.45
Bart Landzaat surges forward with the ball. Bart Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Shearer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Phil Collymore.
76.17
1-0Bart Landzaat takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Phil Collymore scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
81.28
Miguel Almeida catches Roland Wyss on the ankles. Miguel Almeida is shown the yellow card! Roland Wyss hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.02
1-0George Human flicks a high ball forward to Emile May who takes it down. Emile May puts a great ball through. George Human runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.34
Showing composure, Bart Landzaat plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
89.53
Leon Peckham hacks Seth Lawton from behind! The referee calls over Leon Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Seth Lawton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
35.8%
49.3%
14.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roland Wyss of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luís Deleon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Bart Landzaat (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roland Wyss (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Romero P. Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Youds (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arthur Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Emile May (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alan Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Human (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mike Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Clarke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Formon (ATT) | 0 | |