Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Southampton. A crowd of 12,023 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.23
0-0Pedro Brouard clumsily knocks into Arnold Douglas. The referee calls over Pedro Brouard and warns him to calm down! Arnold Douglas runs off the knock.
8.45
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Hubert Combin plays the ball forward to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Arnold Douglas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.01
0-1Hubert Combin hits a low pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.34
0-1Olivier Doukantie decides to run forward with the ball. Olivier Doukantie makes a beautiful solo run. Olivier Doukantie shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Stephen Gemmill.
22.25
0-1Graham Joachim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Olivier Doukantie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.06
0-1Nick Konchesky comes in with a late challenge on Olivier Doukantie. Nick Konchesky is shown the yellow card! Olivier Doukantie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.36
Kemal Dryden runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kemal Dryden shoots from long range. William Wright gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.47
Duncan Rae plays the ball forward to Olivier Doukantie. Olivier Doukantie hits a low pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
38.13
0-1Mark Mercuri plays the ball forward to Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath makes a simple pass to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
Graham Joachim comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Dryden. The referee calls over Graham Joachim and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Dryden runs off the knock.
42.36
Kemal Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Best. Titus Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by William Wright!
44.01
Titus Best flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden collects the pass. Kemal Dryden finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Hubert Combin stretches the opposition's defence. Hubert Combin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Jack.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Sammy Meite hacks Hubert Combin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hubert Combin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.35
Without breaking stride, Tim Godber plays the ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
Titus Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.53
Phil Jack gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Nick Konchesky shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
63.17
Kemal Dryden sees Sammy Meite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sammy Meite knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Milburn through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Jason Milburn provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but William Wright manages to gather it easily.
65.15
Phil Jack makes a probing pass to Titus Best. Titus Best plays the ball forward to Sammy Meite. Sammy Meite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Wright who gathers it comfortably.
66.39
Phil Jack receives the ball from a throw-in from Shaun Delaney. Phil Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Godber. Tim Godber makes a probing pass to Titus Best. Titus Best cuts inside the box! Titus Best shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.51
Duncan Rae flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Combin collects the pass. Hubert Combin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.29
Hubert Combin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.36
0-2Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Ian Krijgsman replacing Phil Mcgovern and Ted Moustaïd replacing Arnold Douglas .
78.43
Olivier Doukantie chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Moustaïd. Ted Moustaïd shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Gemmill easily smothers it!
79.04
Titus Best flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden controls it well on his chest. Kemal Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.33
Olivier Doukantie flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Overath who takes it down. Uwe Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.29
Phil Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Dryden. With vision, Kemal Dryden picks a pass forward to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by William Wright!
87.01
Ian Krijgsman chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Rae. Duncan Rae laces a through ball forward to Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
23.1%
44%
33%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Overath of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Gemmill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Brouard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Phil Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kemal Dryden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Best (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sammy Meite (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Jason Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nick Konchesky (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Henry Godber (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Robinson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kieron Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mark Mercuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Phil Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Rae (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hubert Combin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Graham Joachim (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Olivier Doukantie (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Uwe Overath (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nick Pfennings (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arnold Douglas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Krijgsman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Bert Chivu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ted Moustaïd (ATT) | 6 | |