Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 7,900 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southampton and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Southampton and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Thierry Bloomer takes it forward alone. Thierry Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
3.09
0-0Gavin Tolley surges forward with the ball. Gavin Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Nicholls easily smothers it.
4.26
1-0Vincenzo Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Vernazza. Gary Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.48
1-0Thierry Bloomer catches Ugo Tiler on the ankles. Thierry Bloomer is warned by the referee! Ugo Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.30
1-0Ugo Tiler makes a probing pass to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.46
Gary Vernazza makes a simple pass to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
16.13
Darren Beagrie sees space and advances. Darren Beagrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.58
Ugo Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
24.56
Adam Brooking surges forward with the ball. Adam Brooking decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.55
Robert Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Bloomer. Thierry Bloomer passes the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.24
Gary Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
34.16
Robbie Beckham makes a simple pass to Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald surges forward with the ball. Torsten Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.21
Danny Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Aaron Charlton surges forward with the ball. Aaron Charlton makes a simple pass to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
48.15
Angelo Pédros makes a simple pass to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
49.38
Carl Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Charlton.
53.18
Thierry Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.58
Danny Hamilton makes a simple pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.39
Ugo Tiler advances with the ball. Ugo Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.24
Angelo Pédros chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.10
Aaron Charlton catches Darren Shearer on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron Charlton and warns him to calm down! Darren Shearer runs off the knock.
73.12
Mervin Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Gascoigne. Mervin Barrett is warned by the referee! Teddy Gascoigne runs off the knock.
77.14
Robbie Beckham advances with the ball. Robbie Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
78.41
Thierry Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.44
Angelo Pédros knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29%
47%
24%
Scorers
| Darren Shearer 4, 16 |