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 Hartlepool United. A crowd of 19,779 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.32
0-0Eduardo Vidal hits a low pass to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli powers a header at goal but somehow Liam Waters manages to keep it out.
6.34
Simon Fletcher passes the ball forward to Chris Cope. Chris Cope sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tore Andre Kvarme!
9.29
0-0Alec Strachan makes an attacking run forward. Alec Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.52
Dave Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Dean Rodgers who brings the ball neatly under control. Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Julian Lopez who brings the ball under control. Julian Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Cope. With a superhuman jump, Chris Cope connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tore Andre Kvarme didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.23
1-0Eduardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Spiros Triadis collects the pass. Spiros Triadis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Spiros Triadis scores for Southampton!!
22.32
With imagination, Dave Murphy plays the ball forward to Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood takes it forward alone. Spencer Sherwood shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
26.16
Marcel Latuheru brings the ball forward. Marcel Latuheru darts forward. Marcel Latuheru shoots from 25 yards. Liam Waters gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
30.42
Diaw Lopez knocks the ball forward to Norman Galli. Norman Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.45
Marcel Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal plays the ball forward to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet connects with a diving header. Liam Waters is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.46
Alec Strachan threads the ball through to Norman Galli. Norman Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Liam Waters didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the second half underway!
47.33
Garba Yekini chips the ball to his team mate, Diaw Lopez. Diaw Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Spiros Triadis who takes it down. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
48.18
Dave Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher threads the ball through to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Tore Andre Kvarme smothers it!
49.52
Hugo Farinos brings the ball forward. Hugo Farinos advances with the ball. Hugo Farinos plays a quick one-two with Norman Galli and rushes in on goal... Hugo Farinos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.50
3-0Alec Strachan threads a neat ball through to Spiros Triadis. Spiros Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Greaves.
53.11
Spencer Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Tore Andre Kvarme has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.19
3-1Simon Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Lopez. The referee calls over Simon Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Diaw Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.36
Dave Murphy flicks a high ball forward to Dean Rodgers who takes it down. Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira collects the pass. Gilles Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Cope. Chris Cope gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.45
Mick Deane flicks a high ball forward to Dean Rodgers who takes it down. Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Vieira shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
72.17
Dean Rodgers sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Dean Rodgers plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira who has made a great run into the box. Gilles Vieira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Tore Andre Kvarme.
73.13
Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez controls it well on his chest. Julian Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira heads the ball goalwards. Tore Andre Kvarme gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
78.26
Diaw Lopez advances with the ball. Diaw Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.52
3-1Garba Yekini hits a low pass to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli whips the ball goalwards with his head. Dave Murphy steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Eduardo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Fletcher.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
24.7%
44.2%
31.2%
Scorers
| Spiros Triadis 14, 30 Alpay Izzet 33 | Gilles Vieira 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spiros Triadis of Southampton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tore Andre Kvarme (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Latuheru (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Garba Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Farinos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diaw Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Vidal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthurt Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Galli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Spiros Triadis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Andre Barbosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Murray (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Anderton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Liam Waters (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mick Deane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Murphy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Danny Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Spencer Sherwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chris Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gilles Vieira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Edward Batty (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Owen (ATT) | 0 | |