Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,907 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
2.21
1-0Warren Bloomer sees a break and surges forward. Warren Bloomer makes a simple pass to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.35
1-0Vincenzo Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Watson. Carl Watson makes a probing pass to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble goes all the way! Anthony Bramble cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Nick Lawton is on top of it.
10.07
1-0Ralph Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.43
Ferdinando Mero takes it forward alone. Ferdinando Mero whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.28
Vincenzo Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Watson. Carl Watson makes a simple pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nick Lawton easily smothers it!
24.23
Warren Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Mero. Ferdinando Mero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.24
1-1Ben Rufus clumsily knocks into Teddy Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.23
Ralph Mortensen decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Mortensen shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.11
Matthew Owen sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Owen whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Richard Nicholls is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.17
Robert Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendonca. Simon Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Nick Lawton easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Peterborough United start the second half!
47.22
1-2Carl Watson knocks the ball forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Lawton who gathers it comfortably.
51.53
Ben Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Owen. Matthew Owen makes a probing pass to Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.16
Francis Tiler makes a simple pass to Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Richard Nicholls easily smothers it!
55.30
1-2Neil Copping barges into Matthew Owen. The referee calls over Neil Copping and warns him to calm down! Matthew Owen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.23
1-2Francis Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Summerbee. Nicholas Summerbee passes the ball forward but Jonathan Minto is offside!
63.40
Carl Watson surges forward with the ball. Carl Watson plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Carl Watson rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.16
Neil Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen threads the ball through to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Lawrence.
73.16
Francis Tiler barges into Carl Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.34
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
77.51
Ralph Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Rufus.
83.09
Ferdinando Mero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.38
Francis Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Minto. Jonathan Minto shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.20
Matthew Owen clumsily knocks into Ralph Mortensen. Matthew Owen is shown the yellow card! Ralph Mortensen runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%
Scorers