Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Jack Herer Jack Herer
Luís DeleonL. Deleon76
G
1
G
75Jo RiiseJ. Riise
Jon RobinsonJ. Robinson71
D
2
D
72Darl De VetD. De Vet
Leon PeckhamL. Peckham70
D
captain3
D
72Jeroen VenemaJ. Venema
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
4
D
72Eddie TilerE. Tiler
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan68
D
5
D
71Ronnie DoddR. Dodd
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante73
M
6captain
M
82Samuel RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini66
M
7
M
75Nuno AlvesN. Alves
Romero P. CarcedoR. Carcedo71
A
8
A
70Marcos DiazM. Diaz
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
A
71David RegoD. Rego
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne69
A
10
A
74Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Kodjo DianiK. Diani67
A
11
A
70Kevin ZickK. Zick
 
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley68
G
12
M
33Carl HeskeyC. Heskey
Andy YoudsA. Youds67
D
13
G
29Anthony KingA. King
Brian ParkerB. Parker52
M
14
M
34Henry FerdinandH. Ferdinand

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 19,329 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southampton and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.


0.00
Nottingham Forest start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Kodjo Diani but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.37
Jeroen Venema threads the ball through to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves passes the ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo passes the ball forward but Kevin Zick is offside!
9.56
With imagination, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Jo Riise is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.15
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Shearer shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Jo Riise keeps it out!
22.11
Jeroen Venema flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves hits a low pass to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luís Deleon is on top of it.
24.02
Eddie Tiler makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Tiler skips past Leon Peckham! Eddie Tiler rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Alec Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.25
It's a corner kick. Nuno Alves kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Marvin Shearer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.21
Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Carcedo. With a superhuman jump, Romero P. Carcedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Jo Riise had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
33.37
With great vision, Nuno Alves plays the ball forward to Eugenio Izquierdo. Eugenio Izquierdo hits a low pass to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Jon Robinson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.57
Darl De Vet makes a probing pass to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ribeiro collects the pass. Samuel Ribeiro makes a defence splitting pass to Nuno Alves. Some good footwork from Nuno Alves provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
36.10
Jeroen Venema flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Diaz who brings the ball under control. Marcos Diaz advances inside the box! Marcos Diaz tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Luís Deleon comfortably smothers it!
38.44
Alec Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo skips past Jeroen Venema! Romero P. Carcedo takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.15
Arnauld Cudini makes a probing pass to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Jeroen Venema threads a neat ball through to Darl De Vet. Darl De Vet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darl De Vet plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Diaz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Darl De Vet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.41
Jon Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Cudini who takes it down. Arnauld Cudini plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Jo Riise manages to keep it out.
51.48
Arnauld Cudini flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.10
Nuno Alves sees David Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Rego tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Luís Deleon!
57.49
Darl De Vet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Diaz collects the pass. Marcos Diaz makes a great pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.58
Jeroen Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Zick!
63.32
Nicolas Emmerlich catches Nuno Alves on the ankles. Nicolas Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! Nuno Alves runs off the knock.
65.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Arnauld Cudini plays the ball forward to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.51
Ronnie Dodd hits a low pass to Kevin Zick. Kevin Zick runs straight at the defence! Kevin Zick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Luís Deleon is on top of it.
72.25
Ronnie Dodd makes a probing pass to Samuel Ribeiro. Samuel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Luís Deleon!
77.53
Darl De Vet makes a run forward as Eddie Tiler takes the throw-in. Darl De Vet skillfully chests the ball down. Darl De Vet knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves hits a low pass to David Rego. David Rego runs straight at the defence! David Rego muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Luís Deleon!
78.18
Samuel Ribeiro sees Marcos Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Diaz whips in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.28
Jeroen Venema sees Nuno Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Alves shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.21
Jon Robinson hits a low pass to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante shoots from outside the area but somehow Jo Riise manages to keep it out.
90.00
Leon Peckham passes the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Nottingham Forest
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
12
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
31.9%
41.5%
26.6%

Scorers
Marvin Shearer 10
Romero P. Carcedo 30
Kevin Zick 60
David Rego 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Rego of Nottingham Forest

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

1.Jo Riise (GK)
7
2.Darl De Vet (DEF)
7
3.Jeroen Venema (DEF)
7
4.Eddie Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Ronnie Dodd (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Ribeiro (MID)
7
7.Nuno Alves (MID)
8
8.Marcos Diaz (ATT)
7
9.David Rego (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eugenio Izquierdo (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Zick (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Carl Heskey (MID)
0
13.Anthony King (GK)
0
14.Henry Ferdinand (MID)
0