Match Report


Southampton     Sheffield Wednesday
David Williamson Ernie Owls
S. KrügerG1GM. Ongarato
G. GuppyD2DK. Tobiassen
M. WeversD3DP. Ziege
R. ThompsonD4DB. Tramezzani
J. DiattaD5MD. Brambilla
M. GhanhouanM6MM. Welke
D. ClaphamM7MM. Wright
S. BellamyMcaptain8MA. Hapgood
M. SmitheA9AF. Alvarez
B. BabbelA10captainAT. Haynes
J. RoccatiA11AA. De Boer
 
N. SeamanD12DA. Kistner
P. BattyG13DG. Ferrer
J. MoncurA14MU. Forbes

Red Cross
today's match is sponsored by Red Cross


Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Sheffield Wednesday. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Bolton.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the first half underway!
10.11
With great vision, Maryn Ghanhouan plays the ball forward to Martin Smithe. Martin Smithe skips past Benoit Tramezzani! Some awkward footwork from Martin Smithe provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.04
Dean Clapham surges forward with the ball. Dean Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Babbel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Bakary Babbel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.44
Gary Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Clapham. Dean Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Roccati. Jimmy Roccati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kees Tobiassen.
21.16
Dean Clapham decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Clapham threads a neat ball through to Bakary Babbel. Bakary Babbel takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.46
Marc Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer plays a sublime one-two with Francisco Alvarez and races in on goal... Maurice Wevers clumsily knocks into Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.48
Pascal Ziege makes a simple pass to Marc Welke. Marc Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Sebastian Krüger had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
33.20
Dean Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Roccati. Jimmy Roccati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
Marvin Wright flicks a high pass forward. Tim Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Haynes plays a one-two with Aron De Boer and rushes in on goal... Tim Haynes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
38.25
Dean Clapham hits a low pass to Jimmy Roccati. Jimmy Roccati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kees Tobiassen.
39.13
Marvin Wright flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Alvarez collects the pass. Francisco Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tim Haynes but he's offside!
40.22
Maurice Wevers passes the ball forward to Dean Clapham. Dean Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Roccati who takes it down. Jimmy Roccati cuts inside the box! Jimmy Roccati tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
49.46
Gary Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Clapham. Dean Clapham sees Bakary Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Babbel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Ziege.
53.16
Dino Brambilla kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes skips past Maurice Wevers! Tim Haynes rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Ralph Thompson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.21
Benoit Tramezzani pushes mid-way up the pitch. Benoit Tramezzani threads the ball through to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez plays a one-two with Aron De Boer and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Alvarez provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.27
Gary Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maryn Ghanhouan. Maryn Ghanhouan flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Roccati who takes it down. Jimmy Roccati shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.54
Maurice Wevers hacks Aron De Boer from behind! Maurice Wevers is shown the yellow card! Aron De Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.56
Marvin Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer rushes past Maurice Wevers! Aron De Boer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Sebastian Krüger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.04
Maurice Wevers takes it forward alone. Maurice Wevers knocks the ball forward to Bakary Babbel. Bakary Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Roccati. Jimmy Roccati directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.27
With a delightful solo run, Maryn Ghanhouan stretches the opposition's defence. Maryn Ghanhouan lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Roccati. Jimmy Roccati gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.31
Anthony Hapgood sees space and advances. Anthony Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sebastian Krüger manages to gather it easily.
77.24
Southampton have made a substitution with Julian Moncur replacing Dean Clapham .
78.28
Dino Brambilla flicks the ball to his team mate, Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Thompson.
79.34
Kees Tobiassen makes a probing pass to Marc Welke. Marc Welke advances with the ball. Marc Welke puts a great ball through. Tim Haynes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.33
Syd Bellamy clumsily knocks into Dino Brambilla. The referee warns Syd Bellamy to calm down! Dino Brambilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.04
Marc Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer runs straight at the defence! Gary Guppy hacks Aron De Boer from behind! Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.2972972972973 vs 52.7027027027027
Play Area
Home team third: 32.43%, Midfield: 43.24%, Away team third: 24.32%

Scorers
Bakary Babbel 14, 21
Jimmy Roccati 66
Aron De Boer 26, 62

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aron De Boer of Sheffield Wednesday

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sebastian Krüger (GK)
6
2. Gary Guppy (DEF)
6
3. Maurice Wevers (DEF)
6
4. Ralph Thompson (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Philippe Diatta (DEF)
6
6. Maryn Ghanhouan (MID)
7
7. Dean Clapham (MID)
8
8. Syd Bellamy (MID)
5
9. Martin Smithe (ATT)
6
10. Bakary Babbel (ATT)
8
11. Jimmy Roccati (ATT)
8

12. Nicky Seaman (DEF)
0
13. Phil Batty (GK)
0
14. Julian Moncur (ATT)
6

1. Maurizio Ongarato (GK)
6
2. Kees Tobiassen (DEF)
6
3. Pascal Ziege (DEF)
6
4. Benoit Tramezzani (DEF)
6
5. Dino Brambilla (MID)
6
6. Marc Welke (MID)
7
7. Marvin Wright (MID)
6
8. Anthony Hapgood (MID)
6
9. Francisco Alvarez (ATT)
6
10. Tim Haynes (ATT)
6
11. Aron De Boer (ATT)
9

12. Albrecht Kistner (DEF)
0
13. Guillermo Ferrer (DEF)
0
14. Ugo Forbes (MID)
0