Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     WalsallWalsall
Marc RollingsMarc Rollings Computer Player Computer Player
Evans SantoniE. Santoni63
G
captain1captain
G
62Robbie HibbsR. Hibbs
Marvin HibbsM. Hibbs51
D
2
D
58Gianfranco FerronG. Ferron
Callum SounessC. Souness52
D
3
D
55Joris Van HaarenJ. Van Haaren
Fabrizio ZitoloF. Zitolo52
D
4
D
53Syd MoncurS. Moncur
Jean Pierre MaharziJ. Maharzi54
D
5
D
51Rafael SolerR. Soler
Jean-No‘l DuchesneJ. Duchesne60
M
6
M
58Jimmy RouxJ. Roux
Thomas HelmerT. Helmer56
M
7
M
58Carl PallisterC. Pallister
Sebastian LorenzoS. Lorenzo54
M
8
A
59Fabrice BlancF. Blanc
Leon PolheimL. Polheim52
A
9
A
53David OliverD. Oliver
Sylvain MarrS. Marr36
A
10
A
46Marvin SherwoodM. Sherwood
David ElliottD. Elliott48
A
11
A
45Eddie ForbesE. Forbes
 
Eoin VieiraE. Vieira62
D
12
M
56Toni BugnetT. Bugnet
Harvey GreenH. Green57
M
13
M
55John StewartJ. Stewart
Jonas VogelJ. Vogel55
A
14
G
54Francisco VazquezF. Vazquez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Walsall. A crowd of 11,895 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Vieira.


0.00
Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
4.04
With vision, Thomas Helmer plays the ball forward to Sylvain Marr. Sylvain Marr hits a low pass to David Elliott. David Elliott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.27
Fabrice Blanc catches Fabrizio Zitolo on the ankles. Fabrice Blanc is given a warning by the referee! Fabrizio Zitolo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.32
Gianfranco Ferron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes plays a scrappy one-two with Fabrice Blanc and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eddie Forbes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.26
Fabrice Blanc knocks the ball forward to Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.02
Carl Pallister hits a low pass to Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes plays a one-two with Fabrice Blanc and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eddie Forbes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Evans Santoni. Excellent save.
32.21
Joris Van Haaren chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux flicks a high ball forward to David Oliver who takes it down. David Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
36.17
Fabrizio Zitolo knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Duchesne. Jean-No‘l Duchesne makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-No‘l Duchesne kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Polheim but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.27
Sebastian Lorenzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Zitolo. Fabrizio Zitolo threads a neat ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Moncur.
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Walsall kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Carl Pallister sees space and advances. Carl Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.31
Callum Souness passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Zitolo. Fabrizio Zitolo makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
57.47
With a delightful solo run, Thomas Helmer stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Duchesne but he's offside!
59.51
Jimmy Roux flicks a high pass forward. David Oliver collects the pass. David Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance. Evans Santoni comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.59
Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.66
Fabrizio Zitolo flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Helmer controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Thomas Helmer stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Helmer shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
67.44
Leon Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Marr. Sylvain Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.49
Jean-No‘l Duchesne sees Sebastian Lorenzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Lorenzo shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.05
Carl Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.02
Southampton have made a substitution with Jonas Vogel replacing David Elliott .
81.58
Thomas Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Marr who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Marr shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.38
Sebastian Lorenzo makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Lorenzo edges inside the box! Sebastian Lorenzo tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robbie Hibbs with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Walsall
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%

Scorers
Sebastian Lorenzo 83
Fabrice Blanc 18
Eddie Forbes 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Forbes of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Evans Santoni (GK)
7
2.Marvin Hibbs (DEF)
6
3.Callum Souness (DEF)
6
4.Fabrizio Zitolo (DEF)
7
5.Jean Pierre Maharzi (DEF)
6
6.Jean-No‘l Duchesne (MID)
7
7.Thomas Helmer (MID)
7
8.Sebastian Lorenzo (MID)goal scored
9
9.Leon Polheim (ATT)
6
10.Sylvain Marr (ATT)
6
11.David Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Vieira (DEF)
0
13.Harvey Green (MID)
0
14.Jonas Vogel (ATT)
6

1.Robbie Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Gianfranco Ferron (DEF)
6
3.Joris Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4.Syd Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Soler (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy Roux (MID)
6
7.Carl Pallister (MID)
7
8.Fabrice Blanc (ATT)goal scored
7
9.David Oliver (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Sherwood (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Forbes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Toni Bugnet (MID)
0
13.John Stewart (MID)
0
14.Francisco Vazquez (GK)
6