Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     SunderlandSunderland
Computer Player Computer Player Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Luís DeleonL. Deleon76
G
1
G
80Oliver RahnO. Rahn
Jon RobinsonJ. Robinson71
D
2
D
79Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering
Leon PeckhamL. Peckham70
D
captain3
D
77Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
4
D
78Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan68
D
5
M
84Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante73
M
6
M
83Brandon LopezB. Lopez
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini66
M
7captain
M
85Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Romero P. CarcedoR. Carcedo71
A
8
M
78Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
A
79Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne69
A
10
A
77Teddy BishopT. Bishop
Kodjo DianiK. Diani67
A
11
A
76Scott McGroryS. McGrory
 
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley68
G
12
M
74Ronnie TilerR. Tiler
Andy YoudsA. Youds67
D
13
M
74Leon ShiltonL. Shilton
Craig WestwoodC. Westwood42
M
14
D
70Dean SmitheD. Smithe

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 18,890 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
Sunderland kick off!
2.50
Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne threads the ball through to Marvin Shearer but he's offside!
3.36
Maurizio Ferrante makes an attacking run forward. Maurizio Ferrante cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Maurizio Ferrante provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.33
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Hopkin plays a one-two with Scott McGrory and rushes in on goal... Stuart Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.22
Jonathan Gamberini threads the ball through to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
15.28
Fabian Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Benyachou collects the pass. Philippe Benyachou runs straight at the defence! Philippe Benyachou rockets a shot on goal but Luís Deleon reads it well. Well saved!
16.48
Teddy Bishop runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Bishop plays a one-two with Philippe Benyachou and rushes in on goal... Teddy Bishop tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Luís Deleon.
18.19
Jon Robinson knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.23
Scott McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Philippe Benyachou provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Luís Deleon easily smothers it!
22.53
Philippe Benyachou hacks Leon Peckham from behind! Philippe Benyachou is given a warning by the referee! Leon Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.37
Arnauld Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante who takes it down. Maurizio Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. With a superhuman jump, Jean Chr. Tourenne connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.49
With vision, Brandon Lopez picks a pass forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.02
Brandon Lopez takes it forward alone. Brandon Lopez cuts inside the box! Brandon Lopez takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.53
Maurizio Ferrante catches Jonathan Gamberini on the ankles. The referee warns Maurizio Ferrante to calm down! Jonathan Gamberini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.19
Christian Lindemann threads the ball through to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Luís Deleon. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Alec Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.35
Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.51
Nicolas Emmerlich sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Emmerlich hits a low pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.02
Nicolas Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Brandon Lopez. The referee calls over Nicolas Emmerlich and shows him a yellow card! Brandon Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.26
Sunderland have made a substitution with Ronnie Tiler replacing Joao Batista Ferreira .
61.35
Jonathan Gamberini clumsily knocks into Maurizio Ferrante. Jonathan Gamberini is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Ferrante grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.06
Brandon Lopez threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Luís Deleon didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.07
Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Benyachou controls it well on his chest. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
Sunderland have made a substitution with Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin .
78.30
Fabian Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini darts forward. Jonathan Gamberini lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.57
Fabian Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Scott McGrory controls it well on his chest. Scott McGrory plays a one-two with Philippe Benyachou and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Scott McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Luís Deleon.
87.53
Under pressure, Leon Peckham clears the ball far upfield. Romero P. Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Sunderland
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
36.6%
40.2%
23.2%

Scorers
Maurizio Ferrante 3, 54
Scott McGrory 47
Brandon Lopez 78

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

Match Ratings