Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luís DeleonL. Deleon76
G
1
G
66Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Jon RobinsonJ. Robinson71
D
2
D
64Adrian PattersonA. Patterson
Leon PeckhamL. Peckham70
D
captain3
D
58Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca
Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich68
D
4
D
57Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan68
D
5
M
68Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante73
M
6captain
M
67Gary McStayG. McStay
Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini66
M
7
M
67Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua
Romero P. CarcedoR. Carcedo71
A
8
M
67Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9
A
65Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne70
A
10
A
65Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Kodjo DianiK. Diani67
A
11
A
60Mick LoweM. Lowe
 
Amara PaisleyA. Paisley68
G
12
M
63Ugo DuberryU. Duberry
Andy YoudsA. Youds67
D
13
A
60Dean JosephD. Joseph
Brian ParkerB. Parker53
M
14
A
54Aaron SmithA. Smith

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 13,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
Manchester City kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
Brian Lua-Lua catches Arnauld Cudini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Cudini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.31
Adrian Patterson sees Gary McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Gary McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
6.39
Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.31
Leon Peckham pushes up the pitch. Leon Peckham sees Maurizio Ferrante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Ferrante advances inside the box! Maurizio Ferrante tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
10.45
Maurizio Ferrante takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo deftly flicks the ball on. Some silky footwork from Alec Sullivan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
15.47
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays a scrappy one-two with Kodjo Diani and advances towards the goal... Jean Chr. Tourenne comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.45
Anthony Mendonca clumsily knocks into Maurizio Ferrante. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurizio Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.29
Stuart Strachan makes a probing pass to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Emmerlich.
24.47
Arnauld Cudini makes a probing pass to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani deftly passes the ball to Jean Chr. Tourenne, releasing him through on goal. Jean Chr. Tourenne tries a spectacular strike. Dave Thatcher steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.01
Jon Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.11
Southampton are in full control of this game.
32.37
Arnauld Cudini kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.22
Jon Robinson makes a probing pass to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arnauld Cudini. Some silky footwork from Arnauld Cudini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.49
With great vision, Maurizio Ferrante plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Cudini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.19
Adrian Patterson makes a probing pass to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua takes it forward alone. Brian Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Brian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Luís Deleon. Excellent save.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
With a delightful solo run, Mick Lowe stretches the opposition's defence. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
48.54
Nicolas Emmerlich hacks Leonardo Verges from behind! Nicolas Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.01
With imagination, Gary McStay picks a pass forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
53.18
Leonardo Verges catches Leon Peckham on the ankles. Leonardo Verges is shown the yellow card! Leon Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.08
Anthony Mendonca makes a probing pass to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky skips past Alec Sullivan! Del Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.25
Jon Robinson plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer makes a simple pass to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.27
Southampton have made a substitution with Amara Paisley replacing Nicolas Emmerlich .
78.31
Maurizio Ferrante sees a break and surges forward. Maurizio Ferrante sees Arnauld Cudini just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Cudini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.14
Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne advances inside the box! Jean Chr. Tourenne rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.50
Gary McStay knocks the ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
84.09
Arnauld Cudini flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.02
Adrian Patterson threads a neat ball through to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gary McStay. Gary McStay connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
87.47
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Cudini controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Cudini plays a quick one-two with Marvin Shearer and rushes in on goal... Arnauld Cudini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
88.02
Maurizio Ferrante takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Manchester City
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%

Scorers
Jean Chr. Tourenne 6
Kodjo Diani 32
Romero P. Carcedo 67, 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Carcedo of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Luís Deleon (GK)
6
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)
8
7.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
7
8.Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
8
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kodjo Diani (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
6
13.Andy Youds (DEF)
0
14.Brian Parker (MID)
0

1.Gavin Elliott (GK)
6
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
6.Gary McStay (MID)
6
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Mick Lowe (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
13.Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Aaron Smith (ATT)
0