Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 20,395 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
3.42
0-0Francis Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luukas Falt. Luukas Falt makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.31
0-0Luukas Falt makes a probing pass to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch lofts in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Abraham Reynoso!
6.51
0-0Dominic Sullivan barges into Joe Bolton. The referee calls over Dominic Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Joe Bolton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.06
Jacob Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Heggem. Jo Heggem makes a beautiful solo run. Jo Heggem shoots from 20 yards but Michael Bögelund is on top of it.
9.21
Mario Hector Soto knocks the ball forward to Matthias Ouindi. Matthias Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan flicks the ball with his head but somehow Michael Bögelund manages to keep it out.
12.20
Luukas Falt makes a probing pass to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.44
0-0Kevin Walem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Cole.
24.52
Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.51
Francis Scholes makes a simple pass to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko passes the ball forward to Christopher Fritsch. Christopher Fritsch knocks in a cross ball towards Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.38
Paolo Piket knocks the ball forward to Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.15
1-0Yuriy Yaremchuk makes a beautiful solo run. Yuriy Yaremchuk shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Paolo Piket knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Bjorn Otto Halle comes in with a late challenge on Mario Hector Soto. Bjorn Otto Halle is given a warning by the referee! Mario Hector Soto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.56
Paolo Piket knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Bögelund who gathers it comfortably.
53.39
1-0Matthias Ouindi hacks Luukas Falt from behind! The referee calls over Matthias Ouindi and warns him to calm down! Luukas Falt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.24
Paolo Piket knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Zubler. Roland Zubler whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
67.46
Jacob Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Piket. Paolo Piket kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Collen.
77.00
Francis Scholes barges into Kevin Walem. Francis Scholes is warned by the referee! Kevin Walem stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.02
Yuriy Yaremchuk threads the ball through to Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.13
Dominic Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Chris Cole. The referee calls over Dominic Sullivan again and warns him to calm down! Chris Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%
Scorers