Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,196 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.15
0-1Adolfo Izquierdo makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Steve Barton and rushes in on goal... Luke Shearer rockets a shot on goal. Luke Shearer scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
6.37
0-1Vincenzo Schumacher brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Schumacher makes a probing pass to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alun Britton manages to gather it comfortably.
12.45
0-1Ralph Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne threads the ball through to Anthony Bramble but he's offside!
28.07
0-1Liam Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane goes all the way! Del Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.01
Liam Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks the ball forward to Luke Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.05
Warren Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.58
Joe Power knocks the ball forward to Liam Fenton. Liam Fenton knocks the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.09
Warren Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.43
Neil Copping decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble goes all the way! Anthony Bramble rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.06
1-2Liam Fenton passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
53.51
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin goes all the way! Brian Rankin rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.04
Vincenzo Schumacher knocks the ball forward to Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.14
Simon Riggott makes a simple pass to Del Deane. Del Deane whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
61.30
1-2Luke Shearer clumsily knocks into Neil Copping. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Copping hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.32
Alexander Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Deane. Del Deane shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
67.23
Simon Mendonca advances with the ball. Simon Mendonca finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.39
Warren Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Alun Britton.
78.54
Simon Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.08
Adolfo Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Del Deane. Del Deane is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Deane!
87.31
Anthony Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.43
Robert Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble goes all the way! Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Anthony Bramble 32 | Luke Shearer 2 Del Deane 39, 81 |