Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
David BennettDavid Bennett Rik Mont Rik Mont
Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman74
G
1
G
72Demetrio FerroD. Ferro
Frank HurstF. Hurst65
D
2
D
69Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
Danny BoertienD. Boertien61
D
3
D
69Brian JohnsonB. Johnson
Daniel BastinD. Bastin48
D
4captain
D
72Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Tobias GeisT. Geis65
M
5
D
68Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Graeme GodberG. Godber63
M
6
M
69Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein72
M
captain7
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Dayo AppoloniD. Appoloni66
M
8
A
65Garry HendersonG. Henderson
Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou70
A
9
A
48James GeorgeJ. George
Djamel BenmiloudiD. Benmiloudi80
A
10
A
72Richard Van VeenR. Van Veen
Elena BlancoE. Blanco73
A
11
A
75Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa
 
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls68
A
12
M
74Youri NikiforovY. Nikiforov
Ralph BaileyR. Bailey54
M
13
D
62Ugo GallagherU. Gallagher
Pedro FariaP. Faria69
D
14
M
69Jason StandingJ. Standing

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 17,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
4.38
Danny Boertien decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Boertien hits a low pass to Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi plays a scrappy one-two with Amine Benyettou and advances towards the goal... Djamel Benmiloudi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Demetrio Ferro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.31
Danny Boertien flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Godber who takes it down. Graeme Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.38
Brian Johnson sees Jean Francois Barul in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Barul passes the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson skips past Daniel Bastin! Garry Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Fabricio Castroman manages to keep it out.
20.40
Without breaking stride, Nwankwo Middleton plays the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards James George. James George gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
27.11
Tobias Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
28.45
Graeme Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.22
Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball forward to James George. Seeing a gap ahead, James George plays the ball forward to Richard Van Veen who has made a great run into the box. Richard Van Veen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.49
Darren Matthews comes in with a late challenge on Elena Blanco. Darren Matthews is shown the yellow card! Elena Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Graeme Godber decides to run forward with the ball. Graeme Godber whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
53.30
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson collects the pass. Garry Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.20
Nwankwo Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa runs straight at the defence! Paulo Barbosa rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Frank Hurst. Excellent block.
55.56
Danny Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Barbosa. Danny Boertien is given a warning by the referee! Paulo Barbosa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.31
Southampton have made a substitution with Nigel Nicholls replacing Tobias Geis .
63.29
Jean Francois Barul makes a probing pass to James George. James George plays a one-two with Garry Henderson and rushes in on goal... Frank Hurst catches James George on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
66.41
Graeme Godber surges forward with the ball. Graeme Godber hits a low pass to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Demetrio Ferro gets down and covers it.
67.32
Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa plays a one-two with James George and advances towards the goal... Paulo Barbosa comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.10
Danny Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Godber controls it well on his chest. Graeme Godber flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Benmiloudi comfortably collects the pass. Djamel Benmiloudi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Amine Benyettou is offside!
73.31
Jean Francois Barul deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Fabricio Castroman!
77.42
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Ralph Bailey replacing Djamel Benmiloudi and Pedro Faria replacing Elena Blanco .
78.43
Nwankwo Middleton sees Garry Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Henderson whips in a cross ball towards James George. James George outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
83.45
Nwankwo Middleton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nwankwo Middleton runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Middleton takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.05
Nigel Nicholls sees space and advances. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. With a superhuman jump, Amine Benyettou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
87.12
Nwankwo Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.45
Nwankwo Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with James George and advances towards the goal... Garry Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
34.6%
42%
23.5%

Scorers
Djamel Benmiloudi 4
Richard Van Veen 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Middleton of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
7
2.Frank Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Danny Boertien (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Bastin (DEF)
7
5.Tobias Geis (MID)
6
6.Graeme Godber (MID)
8
7.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
6
8.Dayo Appoloni (MID)
6
9.Amine Benyettou (ATT)
6
10.Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Elena Blanco (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
6
13.Ralph Bailey (MID)
6
14.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6

1.Demetrio Ferro (GK)
6
2.Darren Matthews (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Brian Johnson (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
6
6.Jean Francois Barul (MID)
7
7.Nwankwo Middleton (MID)
8
8.Garry Henderson (ATT)
7
9.James George (ATT)
7
10.Richard Van Veen (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paulo Barbosa (ATT)
6
 
12.Youri Nikiforov (MID)
0
13.Ugo Gallagher (DEF)
0
14.Jason Standing (MID)
0