Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Southampton. A crowd of 8,947 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
0.00
0-0Southampton start the match!
4.34
0-0Wayne Fortune knocks the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks makes a simple pass to Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
6.28
0-1Maurizio Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Bill Banks. Bill Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Nico Nahrstedt had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
10.34
0-1Jonathan Jack flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grant. Nicholas Grant flicks a high pass forward. Mick Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani makes a convincing header. Nico Nahrstedt manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.34
Bill Banks makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southampton!
18.51
Nicolas Emmerlich makes a probing pass to Wayne Fortune. Wayne Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.05
0-2Neil Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Minto. Neil Minto makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
26.10
Bill Banks makes a probing pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
0-2Alfred Candela catches Maurizio Ferrante in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Alfred Candela to come over. It's a red card!! Maurizio Ferrante rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
32.13
Sergei Shevchenko makes a simple pass to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Minto. Neil Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.24
Jonathan Jack knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante threads the ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
38.45
0-2Garry Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Minto. Neil Minto flicks a high pass forward. Barket Battles collects the pass. Barket Battles lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Jonathan Jack. That should have been a goal!
40.13
Maurizio Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks plays a quick one-two with Maurizio Ferrante and rushes in on goal... Bill Banks takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
0-2Mohammed Douchez clumsily knocks into Wayne Fortune. Mohammed Douchez is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Fortune runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
49.40
Wayne Fortune hacks Tim Boertien from behind! The referee calls over Wayne Fortune and warns him to calm down! Tim Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.28
Neil Minto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.04
0-2Southampton are dictating the run of play here today.
57.39
0-2Jonathan Jack barges into Mohammed Douchez. The referee calls over Jonathan Jack and shows him a yellow card! Mohammed Douchez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.22
Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward. Bill Banks collects the pass. Bill Banks flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante who takes it down. Maurizio Ferrante sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
63.24
Bill Banks flicks a high pass forward to Alan Bould who brings the ball under control. Alan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. With a superhuman jump, Maurizio Ferrante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Nico Nahrstedt. Excellent save.
65.53
Kodjo Diani makes a simple pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Nahrstedt with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
69.28
Duncan Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.02
Nicholas Grant passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Banks. Bill Banks makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.49
Jonathan Jack plays the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks makes a simple pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Southampton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.19
Tim Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Moss plays the ball forward to Mohammed Douchez. Mohammed Douchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Marvin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Bower. Mick Bower shoots from distance. Mick Bower scores for Southampton!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Ferrante of Southampton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2. Carl Patterson (DEF)
6
3. Sergei Shevchenko (DEF)
7
4. Tim Boertien (DEF)
6
5. Garry Dickov (DEF)
6
6. Barket Battles (MID)
6
7. Alfred Candela (MID)
3
8. Alfred Moss (MID)
6
9. Duncan Niven (MID)
6
10. Mohammed Douchez (ATT)
6
11. Neil Minto (ATT)
6
12. Paul Westwood (DEF)
0
13. Abel Antunes (DEF)
0
14. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
0
1. Ricardo Ramos (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
4. Jonathan Jack (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Grant (DEF)
6
6. Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
8
7. Bill Banks (MID)
7
8. Alan Bould (ATT)
6
9. Marvin Shearer (ATT)
7
10. Mick Bower (ATT)
7
11. Kodjo Diani (ATT)
7
12. Nigel Clemence (DEF)
0
13. Arnauld Cudini (MID)
0
14. Ruben Marques (ATT)
0