Match Report
| Rotherham United | Rotherham United |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tim Benjamin | T. Benjamin |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Neil Smith | N. Smith | |||||||||
| Sylvain Gallagher | S. Gallagher | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Paulo Sousa | P. Sousa | |||||||||
| Wes Anderton | W. Anderton | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Jose Pastor | J. Pastor | |||||||||
| Marvin Murray | M. Murray | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Michael Philips | M. Philips | |||||||||
| Stephen Makin | S. Makin | | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Max Westwood | M. Westwood | |||||||||
| Paul Robson | P. Robson | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Les Mowbray | L. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Ramon De Romijn | R. De Romijn |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Nicolas Ortega | N. Ortega | |||||||||
| Cedric Doomernik | C. Doomernik | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Alexandre Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Darius Barmby | D. Barmby | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Filipe Santos | F. Santos | |||||||||
| Thierry Neville | T. Neville | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Neil Cottee | N. Cottee | |||||||||
| Titus Murphy | T. Murphy | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | David Mcgreal | D. Mcgreal | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New York Stadium where Rotherham United play Southampton in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,729 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rotherham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southampton kicking off!
4.02
0-0Les Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos knocks the ball forward to David Mcgreal. David Mcgreal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
9.36
Ramon De Romijn makes a simple pass to Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.45
Cedric Doomernik deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Murphy. Titus Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.39
Cedric Doomernik controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.23
0-0Ramon De Romijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Pastor.
28.22
Wes Anderton passes the ball forward to Ramon De Romijn. Ramon De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Murphy. Titus Murphy shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.29
0-0Alexandre Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mcgreal. David Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Cottee. Neil Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tim Benjamin easily smothers it.
32.25
1-0Wes Anderton sees a break and surges forward. Wes Anderton threads the ball through to Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Neville. Thierry Neville is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.37
Stephen Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.37
Alexandre Neves passes the ball forward to Neil Cottee. Neil Cottee tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Sylvain Gallagher makes a simple pass to Cedric Doomernik. Cedric Doomernik knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Neville. Thierry Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
51.35
Ramon De Romijn makes a beautiful solo run. Ramon De Romijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.51
Marvin Murray makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Murray takes it forward alone. Marvin Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Neil Smith easily smothers it.
59.02
Jose Pastor sweeps the ball long. Filipe Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.26
Alexandre Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos whips in a cross ball towards David Mcgreal. David Mcgreal heads the ball goalwards. Tim Benjamin manages to gather it comfortably.
63.14
Nicolas Ortega makes a simple pass to David Mcgreal. David Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tim Benjamin manages to gather it comfortably.
66.26
Paul Robson makes a simple pass to Titus Murphy. Titus Murphy plays a perfect one-two with Thierry Neville and rushes in on goal... Titus Murphy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.55
Paulo Sousa sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Cottee. Neil Cottee goes all the way! Neil Cottee shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.31
Ramon De Romijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Neil Smith!
75.57
Cedric Doomernik flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Neville. Thierry Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.52
Paul Robson threads the ball through to Thierry Neville. Thierry Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
79.32
Ramon De Romijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Barmby. Darius Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Titus Murphy. Titus Murphy powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.19
Southampton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.28
Nicolas Ortega threads the ball through to Neil Cottee. Neil Cottee shoots from 25 yards. Tim Benjamin easily smothers it.
84.05
2-0Wes Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Ortega. The referee calls over Wes Anderton and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Ortega runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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