Match Report


WalsallWalsall     SouthamptonSouthampton
Computer Player Computer Player Darren Lovell Darren Lovell
Eoin ThompsonE. Thompson55
G
1
G
54Richard NichollsR. Nicholls
Oleg TerryO. Terry46
D
2
D
57Vincenzo SchumacherV. Schumacher
Noel JeffersN. Jeffers46
D
3
D
55Robert FerdinandR. Ferdinand
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner46
D
4
D
54Neil CoppingN. Copping
James GrimandiJ. Grimandi46
D
5
M
52Carl WatsonC. Watson
Armin LinkeA. Linke51
M
6
M
46Ralph MortensenR. Mortensen
Graham RobinsonG. Robinson48
M
7
M
44Warren BloomerW. Bloomer
Harvey WoodgateH. Woodgate48
M
8
M
41Simon MendoncaS. Mendonca
Alec TelferA. Telfer46
M
9
A
61Teddy GascoigneT. Gascoigne
Jacques DeroinJ. Deroin56
A
10
A
50Brian RankinB. Rankin
Nicky PalmerN. Palmer43
A
11
A
46Anthony BrambleA. Bramble

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,576 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Walsall are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Ralph Mortensen makes a simple pass to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble but the linesman indicates offside!
6.17
Vincenzo Schumacher makes a simple pass to Carl Watson. Carl Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
8.23
Kevin Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Bremner makes a probing pass to Nicky Palmer. Nicky Palmer goes all the way! Nicky Palmer shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.32
Oleg Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Robinson. Graham Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Palmer. Nicky Palmer rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.12
Southampton are easily keeping Walsall at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.02
Harvey Woodgate brings the ball forward. Harvey Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.02
Simon Mendonca advances with the ball. Simon Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eoin Thompson easily smothers it.
32.14
Harvey Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Palmer. Nicky Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
44.39
James Grimandi makes a simple pass to Graham Robinson. Graham Robinson brings the ball forward. Graham Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Palmer. Nicky Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Walsall kick off!
48.36
Carl Watson decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.53
Ralph Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
59.30
Neil Copping knocks the ball forward to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Brian Rankin and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.52
Robert Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Brian Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.19
Ralph Mortensen sees a break and surges forward. Ralph Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Eoin Thompson had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
67.28
Neil Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer passes the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.19
Nicky Palmer catches Neil Copping on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Palmer and warns him to calm down! Neil Copping grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.32
Graham Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Deroin. Jacques Deroin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Richard Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
83.38
Warren Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Mortensen of Southampton
Match Statistics
 

Walsall

Southampton
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%

Scorers
Brian Rankin 61