Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Southampton and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Southampton and Rotherham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Egutu Kanu passes the ball forward to Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski shoots from long range. Yurtcan Sükür easily smothers it.
3.29
Lehisa Ogawa advances with the ball. Lehisa Ogawa knocks the ball forward to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu plays a perfect one-two with Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri and rushes in on goal... Viorel Popescu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
8.36
Elias Koller sees space and advances. Elias Koller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Sükür.
10.28
0-0Daniel Gneki Guié knocks the ball forward to Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski plays a perfect one-two with Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri and rushes in on goal... Piotr Swierczewski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.50
Daniel Gneki Guié makes a simple pass to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri plays a perfect one-two with Piotr Swierczewski and rushes in on goal... Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Sükür easily smothers it!
18.11
0-0Mario Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel threads the ball through to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.50
Tom Roussel flicks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.40
Les Maclean makes a simple pass to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Silvio Salazar!
27.52
Tom Roussel takes it forward alone. Tom Roussel finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.57
Rúben Barbosa makes a probing pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah passes the ball forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.28
1-0Les Maclean passes the ball forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric whips in a cross ball towards Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.03
1-0Egutu Kanu clumsily knocks into Daniele Green. The referee calls over Egutu Kanu and warns him to calm down! Daniele Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.10
Alan Hertel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Silvio Salazar manages to gather it comfortably.
40.53
Daniele Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Silvio Salazar manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
51.23
Tom Roussel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.48
Tom Roussel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri goes all the way! Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.47
Alan Hertel kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.27
Andrés Escobedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu lofts in a cross ball towards Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Sükür.
65.17
1-1Rotherham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
66.54
Alan Hertel clumsily knocks into Andrés Escobedo. Alan Hertel is warned by the referee! Andrés Escobedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.29
Daniele Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Sbaccanti. Natale Sbaccanti whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.00
Elias Koller sees a break and surges forward. Elias Koller kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri goes all the way! Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
71.00
1-1Andrés Escobedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski threads the ball through to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri but he's offside!
73.20
1-1Hugo Garba catches Alan Hertel on the ankles. Hugo Garba is shown the yellow card! Alan Hertel stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.49
Elias Koller threads the ball through to Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
81.53
Elias Koller knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel makes a simple pass to Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Sükür manages to gather it comfortably.
87.43
Lehisa Ogawa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Roussel. Tom Roussel knocks the ball forward to Piotr Swierczewski. Piotr Swierczewski shoots from 25 yards but Yurtcan Sükür is on top of it.
89.41
Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Viorel Popescu. Viorel Popescu knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri. Ole Gunnar El-Fakiri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Eben Amoah makes a beautiful solo run. Eben Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Silvio Salazar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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