Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     SouthamptonSouthampton
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Computer Player Computer Player
Matías FrancoM. Franco82
G
1
G
76Luís DeleonL. Deleon
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish73
D
2
D
71Jon RobinsonJ. Robinson
Rodney WauR. Wau72
D
3captain
D
70Leon PeckhamL. Peckham
Tomás TellezT. Tellez75
D
4
D
68Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich
Ross DelaneyR. Delaney77
M
5
D
68Alec SullivanA. Sullivan
Modeste SongM. Song80
M
6
M
73Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante
Gilles TolleyG. Tolley78
M
captain7
M
66Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini
Martin KaiserM. Kaiser76
M
8
A
71Romero P. CarcedoR. Carcedo
Duncan HibbsD. Hibbs78
A
9
A
70Marvin ShearerM. Shearer
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson74
A
10
A
69Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne
Simón FigueroaS. Figueroa78
A
11
A
67Kodjo DianiK. Diani
 
Cesar MoutinhoC. Moutinho75
D
12
G
68Amara PaisleyA. Paisley
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson74
M
13
D
67Andy YoudsA. Youds
Clive FroggattC. Froggatt72
A
14
D
50Del BouldD. Bould

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
4.02
Rodney Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Modeste Song. Modeste Song knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Alec Sullivan.
8.55
Modeste Song hits a low pass to Gilles Tolley. Gilles Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.56
Rodney Wau flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley collects the pass. Gilles Tolley threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
12.20
Arnauld Cudini makes a probing pass to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
14.34
Nicolas Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodney Wau.
18.32
Leon Peckham plays the ball forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini brings the ball forward. Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball forward, putting Kodjo Diani through on goal. Kodjo Diani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Matías Franco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.52
Martin Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
22.30
Modeste Song advances with the ball. Modeste Song flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hibbs controls it well on his chest. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Rodney Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Tomás Tellez. Tomás Tellez flicks the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Peckham.
28.43
Gilles Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
30.51
Arnauld Cudini threads the ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Cudini who takes it down. Arnauld Cudini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.26
Garry Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Emmerlich.
36.04
Rodney Wau threads the ball through to Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. With a superhuman jump, Simón Figueroa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.53
Ross Delaney passes the ball forward to Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.19
Modeste Song comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Cudini. Modeste Song is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Cudini stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.22
Ross Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
Maurizio Ferrante catches Tomás Tellez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomás Tellez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.28
Leon Peckham threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini sees Romero P. Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Carcedo edges inside the box! Romero P. Carcedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.20
Tomás Tellez flicks a high pass forward. Modeste Song holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Modeste Song chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
63.45
Nicolas Emmerlich drives a long ball upfield. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.58
Gilles Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Luís Deleon.
67.17
Ross Delaney catches Alec Sullivan on the ankles. Ross Delaney is warned by the referee! Alec Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.03
Ross Delaney makes a simple pass to Modeste Song. Modeste Song skips past Alec Sullivan! Modeste Song comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Luís Deleon. What a save!
73.54
Modeste Song comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Cudini. The referee brings Modeste Song to one side and gives him another warning! Arnauld Cudini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.11
Nicolas Emmerlich sees Jean Chr. Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Chr. Tourenne makes a probing pass to Romero P. Carcedo but he's offside!
79.44
With great vision, Gilles Tolley plays the ball forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa cuts inside the box! Simón Figueroa shoots from just inside the box but Luís Deleon is on top of his game. Good save!
90.00
Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Matías Franco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
23.8%
42.5%
33.8%

Scorers
Simón Figueroa 36
Marvin Shearer 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simón Figueroa of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Matías Franco (GK)
7
2.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Rodney Wau (DEF)
7
4.Tomás Tellez (DEF)
6
5.Ross Delaney (MID)
6
6.Modeste Song (MID)
8
7.Gilles Tolley (MID)
7
8.Martin Kaiser (MID)
7
9.Duncan Hibbs (ATT)
7
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Simón Figueroa (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cesar Moutinho (DEF)
0
13.Trevor Thompson (MID)
0
14.Clive Froggatt (ATT)
0

1.Luís Deleon (GK)
8
2.Jon Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Leon Peckham (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
7
5.Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)yellow card
6
7.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
8
8.Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
6
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)
7
11.Kodjo Diani (ATT)
6
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
0
13.Andy Youds (DEF)
0
14.Del Bould (DEF)
0