Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,458 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the match!
2.02
0-0Darren Mills barges into Robert Ferdinand. Darren Mills is warned by the referee! Robert Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.41
0-0Carlos Suarez makes a simple pass to Louis Le Lan. Louis Le Lan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Rufus and rushes in on goal... Dale Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. Richard Nicholls easily smothers it.
9.44
0-0Gary Vernazza brings the ball forward. Gary Vernazza lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.30
Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Byrne. Craig Byrne makes a probing pass to Darren Mills. Darren Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus directs the ball goalwards with his head but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
12.20
Carl Watson decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Watson plays a perfect one-two with Darren Shearer and rushes in on goal... Carl Watson shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.52
Bruno Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Bloomer. The referee calls over Bruno Tavares and warns him to calm down! Thierry Bloomer runs off the knock.
20.43
Vincenzo Schumacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Bloomer. Thierry Bloomer makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Bloomer plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Thierry Bloomer takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
22.26
0-1Louis Le Lan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Mills. Darren Mills whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Richard Nicholls is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.23
Louis Le Lan comes in with a late challenge on Gary Vernazza. Louis Le Lan is given a warning by the referee! Gary Vernazza stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.23
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.24
Adam Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Adam Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Nestor Cinetti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.40
Craig Byrne makes a probing pass to Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.47
1-2Carl Watson passes the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.02
Louis Le Lan chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dale Mcleod!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
51.48
Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Le Lan. Louis Le Lan flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus plays a perfect one-two with Dale Mcleod and rushes in on goal... Tommy Rufus rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.45
Louis Le Lan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Ferdinand.
55.33
1-3Bruno Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod passes the ball forward but Darren Mills is offside!
57.17
Louis Le Lan threads the ball through to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
61.32
Louis Le Lan passes the ball forward to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus goes all the way! Tommy Rufus tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Richard Nicholls easily smothers it!
66.59
Oscar Human passes the ball forward to Louis Le Lan. Louis Le Lan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Mills. Darren Mills goes all the way! Darren Mills shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.11
Craig Byrne makes a simple pass to Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod shoots from outside the area but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
84.09
Bruno Tavares passes the ball forward to Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.28
Carlos Suarez threads the ball through to Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.33
Bruno Tavares threads the ball through to Darren Mills. Darren Mills shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
39.4%
42.3%
18.3%
Scorers
| Teddy Gascoigne 30 | Tommy Rufus 22, 34 Dale Mcleod 44 Darren Mills 67 |