Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ricardo Ramos | R. Ramos |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Matthew Mendonca | M. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Nigel Clemence | N. Clemence | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Emile Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Albert Iglesias | A. Iglesias | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Syd Johnson | S. Johnson | |||||||||
| Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Jason Boertien | J. Boertien | |||||||||
| Nicholas Grant | N. Grant | | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Alejandro Soto | A. Soto | |||||||||
| Bill Banks | B. Banks | | 64 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Graham Mccann | G. Mccann | ||||||||
| Maurizio Ferrante | M. Ferrante |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | | M | 56 | | Jon Chadwick | J. Chadwick | ||||||||
| Ruben Marques | R. Marques |  | 74 | A | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Des Hurst | D. Hurst | |||||||||
| Craig Hansen | C. Hansen |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Titus Finney | T. Finney | |||||||||
| Kodjo Diani | K. Diani |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Kemal Eadie | K. Eadie | |||||||||
| Alan Bould | A. Bould | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Pedro Marques | P. Marques | |||||||||
| Nicholas Woodgate | N. Woodgate | | 46 | D | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Fredrik Simonsen | F. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Arnauld Cudini | A. Cudini | | 65 | M | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Seth Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 57 | A | | 14 | | G | 46 | | Neil Palmer | N. Palmer | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Syd Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Jon Chadwick who brings the ball under control. Jon Chadwick chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
9.09
0-1Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Des Hurst collects the pass. Des Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Titus Finney collects the pass. Titus Finney advances inside the box! Titus Finney side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Titus Finney!
18.33
0-1Jason Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Graham Mccann who brings the ball under control. Graham Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Eadie who takes it down. Kemal Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Ricardo Ramos is on top of it.
22.47
0-1Wayne Fortune hacks Kemal Eadie from behind! The referee calls over Wayne Fortune and warns him to calm down! Kemal Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.48
Maurizio Ferrante threads the ball through to Bill Banks. Bill Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.20
Jason Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.47
Jon Chadwick threads the ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Finney. Titus Finney makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.50
0-2Emile Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Kodjo Diani. Emile Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! Kodjo Diani runs off the knock.
34.54
0-2Maurizio Ferrante hits a low pass to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a great pass forward. Maurizio Ferrante sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
40.52
Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Titus Finney who brings the ball under control. Titus Finney shoots from long range. Good keeping from Ricardo Ramos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
42.03
0-2Pedro Marques takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Nicholas Grant reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rochdale start the second half!
48.49
Des Hurst knocks the ball forward to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Eadie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jon Chadwick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Ricardo Ramos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.07
0-2It's a corner kick. Pedro Marques kicks a low ball out wide. Ruben Marques gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
55.31
Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Mendonca!
57.09
Maurizio Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani beats his man to it with a header. Matthew Mendonca effortlessly picks it out of the air!
60.22
0-2Rochdale have made a substitution with Fredrik Simonsen replacing Kemal Eadie .
63.40
Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Matthew Mendonca as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.30
Corner kick to Southampton. Maurizio Ferrante plays it short to Wayne Fortune. Wayne Fortune chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Jon Chadwick reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.23
Alejandro Soto makes a probing pass to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.29
0-2Maurizio Ferrante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Banks. Bill Banks whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Jason Boertien catches Kodjo Diani on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.32
Des Hurst makes a probing pass to Fredrik Simonsen. Fredrik Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.40
Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Seth Fletcher replacing Pedro Marques and Neil Palmer replacing Alejandro Soto .
78.45
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hansen collects the pass. Craig Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.20
Wayne Fortune runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Fortune shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
85.39
Maurizio Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks makes a looping header on goal but somehow Matthew Mendonca manages to keep it out.
87.38
Bill Banks sees Maurizio Ferrante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
89.21
0-2Graham Mccann barges into Bill Banks. The referee brings Graham Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Bill Banks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Maurizio Ferrante advances with the ball. Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Bill Banks but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
21.5%
49.2%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Titus Finney of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ruben Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Woodgate (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mick Bower (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthew Mendonca (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Emile Ljungberg (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Syd Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Boertien (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Soto (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Graham Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jon Chadwick (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Des Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Titus Finney (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kemal Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Marques (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Seth Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Palmer (GK) | 6 | |