Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 16,630 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
2.51
0-0Jochem Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moktar Forge finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Arno Rohrschneider. Excellent save.
3.45
0-0Dennis Joachim clumsily knocks into Laurent Candela. Dennis Joachim is warned by the referee! Laurent Candela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.43
0-0Dennis Hasselbaink threads the ball through to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
14.03
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson catches Arno Berg on the ankles. The referee calls over Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson and shows him a yellow card! Arno Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.27
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.33
Arno Berg flicks a high pass forward to Angelo Scalzo who brings the ball under control. Angelo Scalzo lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
30.42
0-0Carl James catches Sebastiao Sousa on the ankles. Carl James is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.20
Jeffrey Klein makes a beautiful solo run. Jeffrey Klein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.01
Moritz Rösler hacks Moritz Kühn from behind! Moritz Rösler is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Kühn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.12
Moktar Forge hacks Kelvin Vassell from behind! The referee calls over Moktar Forge and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Vassell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.14
1-0Jeffrey Klein chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos plays a one-two with Angelo Scalzo and advances towards the goal... Edgar Ramos takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.08
1-0Arno Berg flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Pineda who brings the ball under control. Yuri Pineda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Olesen who gathers it comfortably.
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. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Robert Cooke replacing Dennis Hasselbaink. The Southampton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.56
Arno Berg flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Pineda controls it well on his chest. Yuri Pineda shoots from outside the area but Jakob Olesen reads it well. Great keeping!
48.54
Dennis Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Arno Berg who brings the ball under control. Arno Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo cuts inside the box! Angelo Scalzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jakob Olesen. Excellent save.
49.05
Kelvin Vassell knocks the ball forward to Carl James. Carl James passes the ball forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.15
Gabriel Voisin knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Showing composure, Robert Cooke plays the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela makes a deft header but somehow Arno Rohrschneider manages to keep it out.
60.10
Roland Bottelin makes a probing pass to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela finds some space and shoots from distance. Arno Rohrschneider gets down and covers it.
61.30
Luke Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Klein. Jeffrey Klein passes the ball forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.41
Carl James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Jakob Olesen is on top of it.
66.13
Robert Cooke makes a probing pass to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.13
Roland Bottelin passes the ball forward to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Rohrschneider who gathers it comfortably.
72.29
Carl James threads the ball through to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo runs straight at the defence! Angelo Scalzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jakob Olesen comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.41
Robert Cooke threads the ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Arno Rohrschneider manages to keep it out.
77.43
Arno Berg makes a simple pass to Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.30
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Jeffrey Klein plays the ball forward to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos plays a one-two with Angelo Scalzo and advances towards the goal... Edgar Ramos takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jakob Olesen had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
84.12
Robert Cooke barges into Arno Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Berg runs off the knock.
89.37
Jeffrey Klein plays the ball forward to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
90.00
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads the ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler makes a probing pass between the defence to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
| Edgar Ramos 39, 81 Yuri Pineda 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arno Rohrschneider (GK)
7
2. Luke Konchesky (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Kühn (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Joachim (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
6
6. Carl James (MID)
6
7. Arno Berg (MID)
7
8. Jeffrey Klein (MID)
7
9. Angelo Scalzo (ATT)
9
10. Yuri Pineda (ATT)
7
11. Edgar Ramos (ATT)
9
12. Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0
13. Anthony Makin (DEF)
0
14. Colin Shields (ATT)
0
1. Jakob Olesen (GK)
7
2. Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
4. Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Verlinden (MID)
6
6. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
6
7. Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
6
8. Roland Bottelin (MID)
6
9. Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
10. Laurent Candela (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Raffaele Bellini (DEF)
0
13. Robert Cooke (MID)
6
14. Gary Clarke (ATT)
0