Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,919 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off!
3.10
0-0Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Bloomer plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Warren Bloomer shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
4.31
1-0Robert Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Carl Watson. Carl Watson sees a break and surges forward. Carl Watson whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jonatan Schwarz had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
8.07
Ralph Mortensen knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.30
1-0Robert Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonatan Schwarz manages to gather it comfortably.
10.41
1-0Fredrik Wilson hacks Vincenzo Schumacher from behind! Fredrik Wilson is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Schumacher runs off the knock.
18.29
1-0Adrian King sees space and advances. Adrian King flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Wilson but he's offside!
20.29
1-0Paul Kitson threads the ball through to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.29
Andy Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Boateng. Ivan Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.19
Simon Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.14
Ralph Mortensen knocks the ball forward to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin goes all the way! Brian Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jonatan Schwarz manages to gather it comfortably.
39.35
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.20
Neil Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne goes all the way! Teddy Gascoigne takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jonatan Schwarz had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
49.51
Carl Watson catches Paul Kitson on the ankles. The referee calls over Carl Watson and warns him to calm down! Paul Kitson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.14
Graeme Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
55.04
Vincenzo Schumacher sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Sturridge.
60.05
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Bloomer goes all the way! Warren Bloomer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.55
3-0Ruel Thompson clumsily knocks into Neil Copping. Ruel Thompson is warned by the referee! Neil Copping grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.04
Robert Ferdinand threads the ball through to Warren Bloomer. Warren Bloomer makes a simple pass to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jonatan Schwarz manages to gather it comfortably.
72.01
Andy Sturridge sees a break and surges forward. Andy Sturridge kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson heads the ball goalwards. Richard Nicholls easily picks it out of the air!
87.53
Ruel Thompson threads the ball through to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Nicholls who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
26.7%
43%
30.2%
Scorers
| Anthony Bramble 4 Teddy Gascoigne 28, 40 |