Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 11,779 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Isaiah Tolley passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Amoruso. Francesco G. Amoruso flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guerrero collects the pass. Eduardo Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.15
0-1Mark Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving William Wright with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
15.04
Bert Chivu sees Stephen James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.47
1-1Francesco G. Amoruso flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Ferdinand collects the pass. Arthur Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Luis Vieira. Excellent block.
21.38
1-1Francesco G. Amoruso threads the ball through to Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Mensah.
24.14
Olivier Doukantie knocks the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.43
Hubert Combin threads the ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Campbell had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
39.26
Gavin Swift sees Rodolfo Soviero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Soviero whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.21
Lomano Joseph threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.31
Arthur Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Soviero. Rodolfo Soviero whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero makes a convincing header. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.57
2-2Bert Chivu threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Andy Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.57
2-2Rodolfo Soviero clumsily knocks into Ronnie Mensah. The referee calls over Rodolfo Soviero and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Mensah runs off the knock.
49.31
2-2Isaiah Tolley clumsily knocks into Arnold Douglas. The referee brings Isaiah Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Arnold Douglas runs off the knock.
54.28
Jason Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Olivier Doukantie. Olivier Doukantie flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Platt controls it well on his chest. Nigel Platt shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.39
2-2Olivier Doukantie hacks Gavin Swift from behind! The referee brings Olivier Doukantie to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Swift carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.52
Isaiah Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Isaiah Tolley threads a neat ball through to Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Amoruso. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francesco G. Amoruso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.35
2-2Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Andrews replacing Jose Carvalho, Kelvin Oliver replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Jimmy Albieri replacing Rodolfo Soviero .
61.40
Eduardo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift shoots from long range but it is tipped over by William Wright.
63.22
Isaiah Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Albieri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Albieri shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by William Wright!
65.40
Showing composure, Hubert Combin plays the ball forward to Olivier Doukantie. Olivier Doukantie whips in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
67.40
Francesco G. Amoruso threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Lomano Joseph!
69.22
Jason Mortensen hits a low pass to Hubert Combin. Hubert Combin threads a neat ball through to Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.13
Bert Chivu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.57
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Diogo Nunes replacing Bert Chivu and Uwe Overath replacing Stephen James .
83.58
Kwame de Vos sees Mark Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Salmon passes the ball forward to Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Jimmy Albieri laces a weighted ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Mortensen.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
25.8%
48.5%
25.8%
Scorers
| Arnold Douglas 15 Nigel Platt 32 | Reginald Rascle 12, 84 Eduardo Guerrero 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Reginald Rascle of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ronnie Mensah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hubert Combin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bert Chivu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Olivier Doukantie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Platt (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Stephen James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arnold Douglas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | James Wilcox (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Uwe Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Isaiah Tolley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kwame de Vos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mark Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Swift (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francesco G. Amoruso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Ferdinand (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Soviero (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Eduardo Guerrero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Reginald Rascle (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stuart Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kelvin Oliver (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Albieri (ATT) | 7 | |