Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,921 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
0.00
0-0Fulham start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.27
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Eric Neveu plays the ball forward to Steve Oliver. Steve Oliver sees space and advances. Steve Oliver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.03
0-1Colin Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.06
0-1Serafim Mircea deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere knocks the ball forward to Marco Seedorf but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.54
Rudy Fugier makes a simple pass to David Hendry. David Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.42
João Jeda chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.23
1-1David Hendry barges into Colin Glass. David Hendry is shown the yellow card! Colin Glass runs off the knock.
36.21
1-1Serafim Mircea threads the ball through to Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.59
1-1Eduardo Vidal makes a simple pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Cano who gathers it comfortably.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton start the second half!
48.26
Steve Oliver makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Marco Sadane had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
51.56
Eric Neveu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Serafim Mircea. Serafim Mircea kicks a strong pass forward to Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.38
Serafim Mircea flicks a high ball forward to Marco Seedorf who takes it down. Marco Seedorf shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.35
David Hendry knocks the ball forward to Seth Anderton. Seth Anderton shoots from distance but somehow António Cano manages to keep it out.
63.34
Serafim Mircea kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf shoots from long range but Marco Sadane reads it well. Excellent save!
65.21
Lefteris Xanthopoulos makes a strong solo run forward. Lefteris Xanthopoulos sees Marco Seedorf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Seedorf shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
67.58
Steve Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Marco Seedorf who takes it down. Marco Seedorf controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Elysée Gnohere through on goal. Elysée Gnohere shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
69.13
Marcel Latuheru knocks the ball to his team mate, David Hendry. Seeing a gap ahead, David Hendry plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Galli. Norman Galli beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
72.19
Serafim Mircea flicks a high ball forward to Elysée Gnohere who takes it down. Elysée Gnohere knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.49
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.18
Garba Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Strachan. With great vision, Alec Strachan plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Seth Anderton. With a superhuman jump, Seth Anderton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from António Cano keeps it out!
78.26
Serafim Mircea flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ruiz collects the pass. Carlos Ruiz rushes past Mauricio Castro! Some superb footwork from Carlos Ruiz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.40
Yannis Mitropoulos flicks a high pass forward. Steve Oliver collects the pass. Steve Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Marco Sadane is on top of it.
83.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Glass plays the ball forward to Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf finds some space and shoots from distance. Marco Sadane gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.22
Eric Neveu hits a low pass to Steve Oliver. Steve Oliver brings the ball forward. Steve Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.34
Elysée Gnohere comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Latuheru. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Latuheru stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Seth Anderton 22 | Carlos Ruiz 12, 48, 78, 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marco Sadane (GK)
7
2. Mauricio Castro (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Latuheru (DEF)
6
4. Garba Yekini (DEF)
6
5. Rudy Fugier (DEF)
6
6. David Hendry (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Vidal (MID)
6
8. Alec Strachan (MID)
6
9. Seth Anderton (ATT)
7
10. Norman Galli (ATT)
6
11. Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
12. Andre Barbosa (DEF)
0
13. Diaw Lopez (MID)
0
14. Spiros Triadis (ATT)
0
1. António Cano (GK)
6
2. Lefteris Xanthopoulos (DEF)
6
3. Eric Neveu (DEF)
6
4. Yannis Mitropoulos (DEF)
6
5. João Jeda (MID)
6
6. Steve Oliver (MID)
8
7. Serafim Mircea (MID)
7
8. Colin Glass (MID)
6
9. Marco Seedorf (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Ruiz (ATT)
9
11. Elysée Gnohere (ATT)
5
12. Francisco Quaresma (MID)
0
13. Oliver Behrens (ATT)
0
14. Alfredo Duran (MID)
0