Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | ||||||||||||||||||
| Richard Nicholls | R. Nicholls |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Alan Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Adam Brooking | A. Brooking | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Mick Moncur | M. Moncur | |||||||||
| Robert Ferdinand | R. Ferdinand | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Seth Sharpe | S. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Schumacher | V. Schumacher |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Isaiah Gerrard | I. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Darren Beagrie | D. Beagrie | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Paul Bishop | P. Bishop | |||||||||
| Danny Hamilton | D. Hamilton | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Jason Gower | J. Gower | |||||||||
| Gary Vernazza | G. Vernazza | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Robbie Potts | R. Potts | |||||||||
| Carl Watson | C. Watson | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Lomano Gray | L. Gray | |||||||||
| Thierry Bloomer | T. Bloomer | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Lee Moore | L. Moore | |||||||||
| Darren Shearer | D. Shearer | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Mattia Rachini | M. Rachini | |||||||||
| Teddy Gascoigne | T. Gascoigne | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 |  | Anthony Nogueira | A. Nogueira | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,950 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southampton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
3.56
0-0Jason Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Moore. Lee Moore shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
8.24
0-0Lee Moore comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Schumacher. The referee calls over Lee Moore and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Schumacher runs off the knock.
10.22
0-0Vincenzo Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Bloomer. Thierry Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alan Benjamin easily smothers it!
12.38
0-1Seth Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.14
0-1Adam Brooking makes a probing pass to Gary Vernazza. Gary Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.17
Seth Sharpe threads the ball through to Jason Gower. Jason Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Moore. Lee Moore shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.46
Teddy Gascoigne barges into Seth Sharpe. Teddy Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Seth Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Thierry Bloomer clumsily knocks into Jason Gower. Thierry Bloomer is warned by the referee! Jason Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.41
Lomano Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
42.56
Robbie Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Nogueira. Anthony Nogueira whips in a cross ball towards Lee Moore. Lee Moore powers a header at goal. It's there!! Richard Nicholls has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
47.14
Jason Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.58
Adam Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Vernazza. Gary Vernazza brings the ball forward. Gary Vernazza plays a perfect one-two with Darren Shearer and rushes in on goal... Gary Vernazza takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.18
Robbie Potts threads the ball through to Anthony Nogueira. Anthony Nogueira plays a perfect one-two with Lee Moore and rushes in on goal... Anthony Nogueira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
54.02
1-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.31
Robbie Potts makes a simple pass to Anthony Nogueira. Anthony Nogueira knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Moore. Lee Moore rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.07
Southampton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.55
Vincenzo Schumacher makes a simple pass to Danny Hamilton. Danny Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alan Benjamin!
65.16
Mick Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gower. Jason Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Nogueira. Anthony Nogueira rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.37
1-3Isaiah Gerrard catches Teddy Gascoigne on the ankles. Isaiah Gerrard is shown the yellow card! Teddy Gascoigne runs off the knock.
77.38
Carl Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alan Benjamin easily smothers it!
78.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.52
Lomano Gray knocks the ball forward to Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Nogueira. Anthony Nogueira powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
35.1%
41.6%
23.4%
Scorers