Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,237 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Gary Platt hacks Teddy Gascoigne from behind! Gary Platt is shown the yellow card! Teddy Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.14
0-0Robert Ferdinand brings the ball forward. Robert Ferdinand threads the ball through to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Liam Hackworth manages to gather it comfortably.
6.44
0-0Ralph Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Brian Rankin shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.46
Greg Benjamin threads the ball through to Matt Mcgreal. Matt Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.06
0-0Robert Ferdinand hacks Matt Mcgreal from behind! Robert Ferdinand is warned by the referee! Matt Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.53
0-0Arthur Adams passes the ball forward to Matt Mcgreal. Matt Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.27
Scott Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco whips in a cross ball towards Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.46
Robert Ferdinand makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.28
Robert Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen sees space and advances. Ralph Mortensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.28
0-0Southampton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.10
Carl Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Liam Hackworth easily smothers it!
45.00
Warren Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Matt Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio lofts in a cross ball towards Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
49.25
Ugo Lawrence makes a probing pass to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco lofts in a cross ball towards Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.01
Ilari Moisio clumsily knocks into Robert Ferdinand. The referee calls over Ilari Moisio and warns him to calm down! Robert Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.42
1-0Frank Thomson makes a simple pass to Matt Mcgreal. Matt Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio makes a simple pass to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Richard Nicholls has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.13
Gary Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Lawrence. Ugo Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Ugo Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.23
Scott Vernazza hacks Ralph Mortensen from behind! The referee calls over Scott Vernazza and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.58
Greg Benjamin makes a simple pass to Ugo Lawrence. Ugo Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco whips in a cross ball towards Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
73.47
Simon Mendonca brings the ball forward. Simon Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.23
Ilari Moisio barges into Robert Ferdinand. Ilari Moisio is warned by the referee again! Robert Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.20
Frank Thomson surges forward with the ball. Frank Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
83.55
Matt Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Ilari Moisio. Ilari Moisio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.36
Frank Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Mcgreal. Matt Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Mirko Rocco. Mirko Rocco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Copping.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
27.2%
49.4%
23.5%
Scorers
| Mirko Rocco 55, 59 |