Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 10,259 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Joachim.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
4.35
0-0Albert Molowny pushes mid-way up the pitch. Albert Molowny passes the ball forward to David Shearer. David Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Wright who gathers it comfortably.
6.25
0-0Daniel Ramos darts forward. Daniel Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.51
0-0Paul Higginbotham sees Ian Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Cooper shoots from 25 yards but William Wright reads it well. Good save!
12.09
1-0Ian Krijgsman chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.16
With vision, Richard Kanoute laces a weighted ball forward to Warren Howey. Warren Howey sees David Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gelb controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Kevin Gelb provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Gelb!
38.56
Kevin Gelb darts forward. Kevin Gelb deftly passes the ball to Ian Cooper, releasing him through on goal. Ian Cooper tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
40.52
1-1Alfredo Barone hacks Graham Joachim from behind! The referee brings Alfredo Barone to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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 Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
48.26
Alfredo Barone sees space and advances. Alfredo Barone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Barone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.04
Philipp Hamann chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Mcgovern. Phil Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
53.36
1-1Warren Howey sees a break and surges forward. Warren Howey flicks a high ball forward to David Shearer who takes it down. David Shearer plays a quick one-two with Ian Cooper and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from David Shearer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ian Krijgsman.
57.03
Arnold Douglas flicks a high ball forward to Bert Chivu who takes it down. Bert Chivu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Butragueno.
60.47
1-1Southampton have made a substitution with Olivier Doukantie replacing Eddie Wright-Phillips .
61.54
Bert Chivu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.27
Paul Higginbotham catches Philipp Hamann on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Hamann runs off the knock.
77.14
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Matt Mckinlay replacing Phil Mcgovern and Nick Pfennings replacing Arnold Douglas .
83.10
Albert Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Albert Molowny controls it well on his chest. Albert Molowny passes the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by William Wright.
84.14
1-1Corner kick to Nottingham Forest. Paul Higginbotham chips it out wide. Paulo Carvalho reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.31
Bert Chivu makes a beautiful solo run. Bert Chivu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
23.3%
50%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gelb of Nottingham Forest |
Match Ratings
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paulo Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Krijgsman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Phil Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bert Chivu (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Philipp Hamann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ted Moustaïd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arnold Douglas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Olivier Doukantie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nick Pfennings (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Ramos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Albert Molowny (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Warren Howey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paul Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Kanoute (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Barone (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ian Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Shearer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Gelb (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Newby (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Nunez (ATT) | 0 | |