Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 20,823 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
6.31
0-0Albert Richardson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Wimmer. Robert Wimmer sees a break and surges forward. Robert Wimmer knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
14.55
Nahuel Quiroz decides to run forward with the ball. Nahuel Quiroz shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Sükür easily smothers it!
15.24
0-0Ismael Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
20.24
Ismael Özalan threads the ball through to Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri heads the ball goalwards but Yurtcan Sükür is on top of it.
21.45
Albert Richardson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo plays a perfect one-two with Viorel Popescu and rushes in on goal... Joseph Mettomo takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.06
Eben Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.36
Albert Richardson passes the ball forward to Nahuel Quiroz. Nahuel Quiroz kicks a strong pass forward to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Yurtcan Sükür manages to keep it out.
27.44
Egutu Babayaro hoofs the ball up the pitch. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo flicks the ball with his head. Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
30.35
Nahuel Quiroz flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo plays a perfect one-two with Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri and rushes in on goal... Joseph Mettomo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.42
1-0Eben Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans goes all the way! Jonathan Evans shoots from just inside the box. Jonathan Evans scores for Southampton!!
42.36
Andrés Escobedo brings the ball forward. Andrés Escobedo lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Rotherham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Alan Hertel sees space and advances. Alan Hertel shoots from long range but somehow Dennis Heintze manages to keep it out.
60.30
Robert Wimmer makes a simple pass to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
65.24
1-1Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
66.03
Albert Richardson passes the ball forward to Robert Wimmer. Robert Wimmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri goes all the way! Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
75.57
Ismael Özalan passes the ball forward to Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu brings the ball forward. Egutu Kanu plays a perfect one-two with Viorel Popescu and rushes in on goal... Egutu Kanu takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Yurtcan Sükür!
79.01
Rúben Barbosa makes a simple pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.18
Albert Richardson chips the ball to his team mate, Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mettomo. Joseph Mettomo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
87.23
Alan Hertel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Dennis Heintze.
89.19
Alan Hertel chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dennis Heintze!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
Scorers