Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player James Hayes James Hayes
Luís DeleonL. Deleon75
G
1
G
70Albert PirriA. Pirri
Jon RobinsonJ. Robinson71
D
2
D
71Luis FariaL. Faria
Leon PeckhamL. Peckham70
D
captain3
D
72Julian ReyesJ. Reyes
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
4captain
D
70Loic LachuerL. Lachuer
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan68
D
5
M
70Adolfo GutierrezA. Gutierrez
Bart LandzaatB. Landzaat77
M
6
M
66Arturo GilA. Gil
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante73
M
7
M
75Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
8
M
70Tim SummerbellT. Summerbell
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne69
A
9
A
69Demetrio CaputoD. Caputo
Kodjo DianiK. Diani67
A
10
A
72Daniel PrietoD. Prieto
Glynn MorrisG. Morris26
A
11
A
71Rafael CamposR. Campos
 
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley68
G
12
D
59Simon WrightS. Wright
Andy YoudsA. Youds67
D
13
M
72Mateus PeladoM. Pelado
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini66
M
14
A
72Neil RitchieN. Ritchie

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 16,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.


0.00
Arsenal kick off!
4.33
Arturo Gil laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.39
Loic Lachuer plays the ball forward to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Gil who brings the ball under control. Arturo Gil shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Luís Deleon!
14.56
Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Faria.
16.30
Adolfo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Caputo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Caputo rushes past Nicolas Emmerlich! Some world-class footwork from Demetrio Caputo provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.19
Loic Lachuer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. With a superhuman jump, Demetrio Caputo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Luís Deleon.
22.38
It's a corner kick. Tim Summerbell kicks a low ball out wide. Rafael Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.40
Luis Faria flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Gil who takes it down. Arturo Gil flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Prieto collects the pass. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.57
Arturo Gil knocks the ball forward to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell finds some space and shoots from distance but Luís Deleon reads it well. He makes it look easy!
28.03
Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante but he's offside!
30.24
Julian Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.19
Maurizio Ferrante decides to run forward with the ball. Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Marvin Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.44
With some swift thinking, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer plays a one-two with Kodjo Diani and advances towards the goal... Marvin Shearer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.12
Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Prieto collects the pass. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gutierrez. Alec Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Gutierrez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.58
Arsenal are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Tourenne controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jean Chr. Tourenne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Albert Pirri reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.48
Leon Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.52
Loic Lachuer flicks a high ball forward to Julian Reyes who takes it down. Julian Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.11
Tim Summerbell takes a quick throw-in. Sylvain Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
54.45
Luis Faria plays the ball forward to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
57.20
Loic Lachuer plays the ball forward to Tim Summerbell. Tim Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
59.39
Tim Summerbell catches Leon Peckham on the ankles. Tim Summerbell is shown the yellow card! Leon Peckham runs off the knock.
60.58
Arsenal have made 2 substitutions with Simon Wright replacing Luis Faria and Neil Ritchie replacing Rafael Campos .
63.17
Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Glynn Morris. With vision, Glynn Morris plays the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays a scrappy one-two with Kodjo Diani and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean Chr. Tourenne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean Chr. Tourenne!
67.10
Simon Wright sees Tim Summerbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Summerbell makes a probing pass to Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sylvain Gascoigne is offside!
71.11
Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.41
Adolfo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Arturo Gil. Arturo Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
73.20
Julian Reyes takes a long throw-in. Simon Wright threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto hits a low pass to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
75.13
Leon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante decides to run forward with the ball. Maurizio Ferrante shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maurizio Ferrante!
77.13
Arsenal have made a substitution with Mateus Pelado replacing Tim Summerbell .
79.37
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Diani who brings the ball under control. Kodjo Diani threads the ball through to Jean Chr. Tourenne but he's offside!
83.48
Maurizio Ferrante threads the ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Kodjo Diani and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marvin Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Loic Lachuer happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.42
Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Bart Landzaat provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Albert Pirri reads it well. Good keeping!
85.14
Loic Lachuer threads a neat ball through to Arturo Gil. With vision, Arturo Gil laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.42
Simon Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gutierrez. Adolfo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Arsenal
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
35.3%
40%
24.7%

Scorers
Kodjo Diani 47
Jean Chr. Tourenne 63
Maurizio Ferrante 75
Arturo Gil 24
Daniel Prieto 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Ferrante of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Luís Deleon (GK)
7
2.Jon Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Leon Peckham (DEF)
7
4.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
5.Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Bart Landzaat (MID)
6
7.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)goal scored
9
8.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
6
9.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kodjo Diani (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Glynn Morris (ATT)
6
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
0
13.Andy Youds (DEF)
0
14.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
0

1.Albert Pirri (GK)
6
2.Luis Faria (DEF)
6
3.Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
7
5.Adolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
6.Arturo Gil (MID)goal scored
8
7.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
6
8.Tim Summerbell (MID)yellow card
6
9.Demetrio Caputo (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Prieto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Wright (DEF)
6
13.Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
14.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6