Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Mike Sturrock Mike Sturrock
Hamada HassliH. Hassli65
G
1
G
48Liam UnsworthL. Unsworth
Ruel FinneyR. Finney60
D
2
D
56Fabio GriecoF. Grieco
Datti Mohamed GiampierettiD. Giampieretti50
D
3
D
58Ahmed RegraguiA. Regragui
Eddie MoncurE. Moncur49
D
4
D
66Paolo HouwingP. Houwing
Liam BrookingL. Brooking49
D
captain5
D
69Tarik El-KarkouriT. El-Karkouri
Dean WilcoxD. Wilcox74
M
6
M
74Hannes KnappH. Knapp
Rio BellamyR. Bellamy63
M
7captain
M
70Bakary KistnerB. Kistner
Ashley KeaneA. Keane63
A
8
M
66Manuel LopesM. Lopes
Chris ClarkeC. Clarke58
A
9
M
66Wilco KostwinderW. Kostwinder
Gavin BrightonG. Brighton53
A
10
A
67Linus KurthL. Kurth
Ian SwiftI. Swift51
A
11
A
75Philipp KohlerP. Kohler
 
Matt WardM. Ward60
G
12
M
66Edgar QuaresmaE. Quaresma
Jermaine EadieJ. Eadie51
M
13
D
42Stefano RamoraS. Ramora
Thierry InceT. Ince51
A
14
M
58Graeme CoppingerG. Coppinger

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 9,292 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Adams.


0.00
Southend United kick off!
3.31
Liam Brooking makes a strong solo run forward. Liam Brooking knocks the ball forward to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Grieco.
4.52
Ahmed Regragui makes a probing pass to Hannes Knapp. Hannes Knapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Kohler. Philipp Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
6.51
Ruel Finney flicks a high ball forward to Dean Wilcox who takes it down. Dean Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton sees Chris Clarke just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Chris Clarke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.52
Dean Wilcox plays the ball forward to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.29
Chris Clarke hacks Ahmed Regragui from behind! Chris Clarke is shown the yellow card! Ahmed Regragui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.07
Ruel Finney flicks a high pass forward. Rio Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Rio Bellamy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rio Bellamy makes a defence splitting pass to Ian Swift. Ian Swift cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
26.58
Bakary Kistner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Bakary Kistner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Kohler. Philipp Kohler shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.12
Fabio Grieco flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lopes. Manuel Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.06
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti hits a low pass to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Ian Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Swift shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.53
Manuel Lopes hacks Rio Bellamy from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Rio Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.37
Liam Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Kohler. The referee calls over Liam Brooking and warns him to calm down! Philipp Kohler runs off the knock.
44.41
Eddie Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Kohler. Eddie Moncur is shown the yellow card! Philipp Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Ahmed Regragui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lopes. Manuel Lopes plays the ball forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Derby County kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Hannes Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Kohler controls it well on his chest. Philipp Kohler tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
54.18
Ahmed Regragui knocks the ball forward to Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner threads a neat ball through to Philipp Kohler. Philipp Kohler shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.47
With imagination, Ahmed Regragui plays the ball forward to Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner hits a low pass to Philipp Kohler. Philipp Kohler shoots from outside the area but Hamada Hassli reads it well. Quality keeping!
59.08
Paolo Houwing flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Kistner collects the pass. Bakary Kistner threads a neat ball through to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Finney.
61.02
Manuel Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.04
Wilco Kostwinder sees Linus Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Kurth advances inside the box! Linus Kurth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Derby County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.29
Fabio Grieco knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Kistner. Bakary Kistner threads the ball through to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
73.57
Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Ian Swift controls it well on his chest. Ian Swift threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Brighton. Some good footwork from Gavin Brighton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.12
Rio Bellamy hacks Manuel Lopes from behind! Rio Bellamy is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Lopes runs off the knock.
79.32
Wilco Kostwinder flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Kohler collects the pass. Philipp Kohler tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
81.09
Eddie Moncur hits a low pass to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy sees a break and surges forward. Rio Bellamy plays a one-two with Chris Clarke and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rio Bellamy provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Liam Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
87.04
Eddie Moncur advances with the ball. Eddie Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Swift. Ian Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.40
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Kohler. Datti Mohamed Giampieretti is warned by the referee! Philipp Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Rio Bellamy clumsily knocks into Bakary Kistner. The referee calls over Rio Bellamy again and warns him to calm down! Bakary Kistner runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Derby County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
32.1%
45.2%
22.6%

Scorers
Rio Bellamy 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rio Bellamy of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Hamada Hassli (GK)
8
2.Ruel Finney (DEF)
6
3.Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Moncur (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Liam Brooking (DEF)
7
6.Dean Wilcox (MID)
6
7.Rio Bellamy (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ashley Keane (ATT)
6
9.Chris Clarke (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Gavin Brighton (ATT)
6
11.Ian Swift (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Ward (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Eadie (MID)
0
14.Thierry Ince (ATT)
0

1.Liam Unsworth (GK)
6
2.Fabio Grieco (DEF)
6
3.Ahmed Regragui (DEF)
7
4.Paolo Houwing (DEF)
6
5.Tarik El-Karkouri (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Knapp (MID)
6
7.Bakary Kistner (MID)
7
8.Manuel Lopes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Wilco Kostwinder (MID)
6
10.Linus Kurth (ATT)
7
11.Philipp Kohler (ATT)
7
 
12.Edgar Quaresma (MID)
0
13.Stefano Ramora (DEF)
0
14.Graeme Coppinger (MID)
0