Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastian KrügerS. Krüger71
G
1
G
70Nwankwo RowettN. Rowett
Gary GuppyG. Guppy66
D
2
D
74Jan DöringJ. Döring
Alistair HowellsA. Howells65
D
3
D
73Alpay KayisA. Kayis
Kenneth HansenK. Hansen61
D
4
D
69John BaileyJ. Bailey
Jonas BuchwaldJ. Buchwald58
D
5
D
67Matthias StreichM. Streich
Ashley PottsA. Potts63
M
6
M
74Shaun DuberryS. Duberry
Ledley PlattL. Platt52
M
7captain
M
68Marcel VöllerM. Völler
Bakary BabbelB. Babbel75
A
captain8
M
67Gary AdamsG. Adams
Martin SmitheM. Smithe59
A
9
A
70Duarte SousaD. Sousa
Antonio Carlos CésarA. César55
A
10
A
67Adrian VenusA. Venus
Julian MoncurJ. Moncur51
A
11
A
65Alessandro OrociniA. Orocini
 
Felipe MedinaF. Medina63
G
12
D
64Moussa MoracchiniM. Moracchini
Nicky SeamanN. Seaman52
D
13
G
63Jason PlowrightJ. Plowright
Syd BellamyS. Bellamy52
M
14
A
63Paolo De VezzeP. De Vezze

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,585 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Adams.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
4.06
Marcel Völler makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Völler shoots from 25 yards but Sebastian Krüger is on top of it.
6.55
Ledley Platt flicks a high pass forward to Julian Moncur who brings the ball under control. Julian Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.31
Marcel Völler plays the ball forward to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Krüger effortlessly smothers it!
15.21
Gary Adams flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Orocini collects the pass. Alessandro Orocini shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.32
Ledley Platt sees Bakary Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Babbel edges inside the box! Bakary Babbel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Nwankwo Rowett. Excellent save.
20.26
Kenneth Hansen sees Ledley Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Moncur. Julian Moncur advances inside the box! Julian Moncur shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
21.36
Gary Adams barges into Ledley Platt. The referee calls over Gary Adams and warns him to calm down! Ledley Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.40
Gary Adams passes the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Guppy.
24.47
Marcel Völler brings the ball forward. Marcel Völler plays a one-two with Duarte Sousa and advances towards the goal... Marcel Völler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Sebastian Krüger as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.43
Marcel Völler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Antonio Carlos César reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Völler plays the ball forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus rushes past Alistair Howells! Some good footwork from Adrian Venus provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
32.53
With a delightful solo run, Gary Adams stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini makes a deft header but is denied by Sebastian Krüger. Excellent save.
33.58
Ashley Potts makes a probing pass to Julian Moncur. With great vision, Julian Moncur plays the ball forward to Bakary Babbel who has made a great run into the box. Bakary Babbel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.40
Gary Adams threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
Jan Döring makes a probing pass to Shaun Duberry. Shaun Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Venus who brings the ball under control. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Guppy.
45.00
Gary Adams hits a low pass to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini edges inside the box! Alessandro Orocini cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
49.54
Jan Döring flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Duberry controls it well on his chest. Shaun Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Gary Guppy happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.13
Marcel Völler makes a simple pass to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
54.21
Ledley Platt catches Alpay Kayis on the ankles. Ledley Platt is given a warning by the referee! Alpay Kayis stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.55
Matthias Streich threads a neat ball through to Marcel Völler. Marcel Völler threads the ball through to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.52
Ashley Potts hits a low pass to Antonio Carlos César. Antonio Carlos César tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.10
Jonas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Platt collects the pass. Ledley Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Babbel. Bakary Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Moncur. Julian Moncur gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.24
Southampton have made a substitution with Felipe Medina replacing Jonas Buchwald .
67.33
Marcel Völler hits a low pass to Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa runs straight at the defence! Duarte Sousa comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball strikes Gary Guppy's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
68.16
Marcel Völler takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ashley Potts reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.05
Matthias Streich flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Duberry who takes it down. Shaun Duberry makes a simple pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Sousa. Duarte Sousa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sebastian Krüger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.07
Shaun Duberry sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.07
Southampton have made a substitution with Syd Bellamy replacing Martin Smithe .
78.34
Alistair Howells flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Potts who takes it down. Ashley Potts flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Carlos César who brings the ball under control. Antonio Carlos César lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Babbel. Bakary Babbel knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Nwankwo Rowett is on top of it.
79.10
Kenneth Hansen hoofs the ball up the pitch. Syd Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Carlos César but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.20
Ledley Platt laces a weighted ball forward to Syd Bellamy. Syd Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.05
Gary Adams threads the ball through to Alessandro Orocini. Alessandro Orocini makes a high pass forward. Duarte Sousa shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duarte Sousa provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.15
Felipe Medina flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Platt controls it well on his chest. Ledley Platt hits a low pass to Julian Moncur. Julian Moncur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
35.3%
42.4%
22.4%

Scorers
Bakary Babbel 34
Duarte Sousa 71
Alessandro Orocini 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Orocini of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Krüger (GK)
7
2.Gary Guppy (DEF)
7
3.Alistair Howells (DEF)
6
4.Kenneth Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Buchwald (DEF)
6
6.Ashley Potts (MID)
6
7.Ledley Platt (MID)
7
8.Bakary Babbel (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Martin Smithe (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Carlos César (ATT)
6
11.Julian Moncur (ATT)
7
 
12.Felipe Medina (GK)
6
13.Nicky Seaman (DEF)
0
14.Syd Bellamy (MID)
6

1.Nwankwo Rowett (GK)
6
2.Jan Döring (DEF)
6
3.Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4.John Bailey (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Streich (DEF)
6
6.Shaun Duberry (MID)
8
7.Marcel Völler (MID)
8
8.Gary Adams (MID)
7
9.Duarte Sousa (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adrian Venus (ATT)
7
11.Alessandro Orocini (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Moussa Moracchini (DEF)
0
13.Jason Plowright (GK)
0
14.Paolo De Vezze (ATT)
0