Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Banks | M. Banks |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Alistair Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Anton Nordwald | A. Nordwald |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Mike Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Leon Goldberg | L. Goldberg | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Patrick Stamp | P. Stamp | |||||||||
| Andy Best | A. Best | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Eddie Etherington | E. Etherington | |||||||||
| Teddy Williamson | T. Williamson | | 53 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Marcus Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
| Mervin Cooper | M. Cooper | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Morten Beck | M. Beck | |||||||||
| Henry Cutler | H. Cutler | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Adam Robinson | A. Robinson | |||||||||
| Luke Kitson | L. Kitson | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Carlton Barry | C. Barry | |||||||||
| Joao Castro | J. Castro |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Leon Bowyer | L. Bowyer | |||||||||
| David Simonsen | D. Simonsen | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Ross Unsworth | R. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Del Batty | D. Batty | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Daniel Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,618 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
8.40
0-0Carlton Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.28
Henry Cutler threads the ball through to David Simonsen. David Simonsen makes a simple pass to Del Batty. Del Batty shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
16.02
Henry Cutler takes it forward alone. Henry Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Del Batty. Del Batty is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.49
Carlton Barry makes a simple pass to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.07
0-0Mervin Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Batty. Del Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alistair Thomson.
22.26
Carlton Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.17
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.52
0-0Teddy Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Stamp.
28.08
0-0Henry Cutler makes a probing pass to David Simonsen. David Simonsen threads the ball through to Joao Castro but he's offside!
30.22
0-0Daniel Murrin hacks Andy Best from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Best runs off the knock.
33.54
Adam Robinson makes a probing pass to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.31
Leon Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Cutler. Henry Cutler passes the ball forward to Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Teddy Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Batty. Del Batty goes all the way! Del Batty cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
47.25
Mervin Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Batty but the linesman indicates offside!
49.17
0-1Patrick Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Barry. Carlton Barry passes the ball forward to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.08
Mike Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Barry. Carlton Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.18
Mervin Cooper sees space and advances. Mervin Cooper shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.04
Carlton Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.28
Andy Best catches Daniel Murrin on the ankles. Andy Best is shown the yellow card! Daniel Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.54
Mike Green sees space and advances. Mike Green decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Green whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Banks easily smothers it.
65.09
Eddie Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Robinson. Adam Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Banks.
66.14
Carlton Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
71.32
Luke Kitson makes a probing pass to Del Batty. Del Batty shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.55
Marcus Draper decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Marc Banks manages to gather it comfortably.
78.29
Mervin Cooper advances with the ball. Mervin Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance. Alistair Thomson easily smothers it.
79.05
Henry Cutler advances with the ball. Henry Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsen. David Simonsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.11
Henry Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Del Batty and rushes in on goal... Joao Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.26
Carlton Barry knocks the ball forward to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Nordwald.
84.33
Luke Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Del Batty and rushes in on goal... Joao Castro tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alistair Thomson manages to keep it out.
85.11
Mervin Cooper threads the ball through to Joao Castro. Joao Castro plays a perfect one-two with David Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Joao Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alistair Thomson easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
21.8%
47.1%
31%
Scorers