Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,779 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Vieira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Vieira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
4.49
0-0Arco Engelaar knocks the ball forward to Harvey Green. Harvey Green hits a low pass to Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Friedmann manages to gather it comfortably.
20.08
0-0Spencer Hurst sees Nick Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
30.55
Giuseppe Percassi picks a pass forward to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson makes a simple pass, allowing Neil Hansen to run into the box. Neil Hansen tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
34.04
Spencer Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Salmon. Nick Salmon shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Evans Santoni!
38.56
Harvey Green darts forward. Harvey Green shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
Eoin Vieira sees Darren Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Midgley plays a quick one-two with David Elliott and rushes in on goal... Darren Midgley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.21
Eoin Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Vogel. Jonas Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.23
0-0Ray Piangerelli passes the ball forward to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Evans Santoni who gathers it comfortably.
57.39
Fredrik Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ray Piangerelli. Ray Piangerelli makes an attacking run forward. Ray Piangerelli shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
59.21
0-0Brian Thomson barges into Jonas Vogel. The referee calls over Brian Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.28
1-0With a delightful solo run, Harvey Green stretches the opposition's defence. Harvey Green lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Friedmann with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
71.20
Ray Piangerelli darts forward. Ray Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.56
1-1Southampton have made a substitution with Sylvain Marr replacing Darren Midgley .
79.15
Sebastian Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.43
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Fredrik Henry laces a weighted ball forward to Ray Piangerelli. Ray Piangerelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson advances inside the box! Eoin Vieira barges into Brian Thomson. Penalty not given!!
87.29
1-1Robbie Marshall comes in with a late challenge on Arco Engelaar. The referee warns Robbie Marshall to calm down! Arco Engelaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Arco Engelaar surges forward with the ball. Arco Engelaar threads the ball through to Harvey Green. Harvey Green knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
21.9%
47.9%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Midgley of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Evans Santoni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Hibbs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arco Engelaar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Komian Rol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Green (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Thomas Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Lorenzo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Vogel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Midgley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Fabrizio Zitolo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Hitchcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stefan Friedmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Hurst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Henry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Fox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Piangerelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nick Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Percassi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Marshall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Brian Thomson (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Neil Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Howey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Murray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Arndt (MID) | 0 | |