Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,933 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off the first half!
6.33
0-0Simon Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne goes all the way! Teddy Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.15
0-0Vincenzo Schumacher makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Schumacher threads the ball through to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble but the linesman indicates offside!
10.32
0-0Robert Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mervin Salmon easily picks it out of the air!
15.47
Francis Wingert chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn plays a perfect one-two with Ugo Mccann and rushes in on goal... Paul Kahn shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.23
Ralph Mortensen surges forward with the ball. Ralph Mortensen goes all the way! Ralph Mortensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.27
0-0Ralph Mustoe passes the ball forward to Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Ferdinand.
21.52
Claudio Caminero brings the ball forward. Claudio Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Robert Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca takes it forward alone. Simon Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.25
Ralph Mortensen makes a probing pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Bramble but he's offside!
38.37
Warren Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
44.24
1-0Francis Wingert brings the ball forward. Francis Wingert goes all the way! Francis Wingert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Richard Nicholls is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.39
Francis Wingert makes a probing pass to Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
49.13
Ralph Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Caminero.
59.03
Warren Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Warren Bloomer takes it forward alone. Warren Bloomer passes the ball forward but Teddy Gascoigne is offside!
67.09
Neil Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer makes a simple pass to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.26
Neil Copping controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin makes a simple pass to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.45
Ralph Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
84.45
Vincenzo Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Watson. Carl Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.43
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Warren Bloomer makes a probing pass to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Mervin Salmon had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
34.1%
44.3%
21.6%
Scorers