Match Report


SouthamptonSouthampton     Southend UnitedSouthend United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary MendezG. Mendez51
G
1
G
64Nigel ScowcroftN. Scowcroft
Gabriele GiampierettiG. Giampieretti56
D
2
D
52Matt LawtonM. Lawton
John McNeillJ. McNeill54
D
3captain
D
51Jacob RankinJ. Rankin
Jason MendoncaJ. Mendonca53
D
4
D
49Dennis PearceD. Pearce
Anthony MendezA. Mendez53
D
5
M
58Seth StampS. Stamp
Terry BarryT. Barry56
M
6
M
53Jonathan JoachimJ. Joachim
Eoin SummerbellE. Summerbell54
M
captain7
M
52Alfred UpsonA. Upson
Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch54
M
8
M
51Mike MossM. Moss
Kieron BarrettK. Barrett61
A
9
A
58Darren HenryD. Henry
Jamie ShearerJ. Shearer59
A
10
A
53Mirko SerenaM. Serena
Eddie BlakeE. Blake53
A
11
A
47Eddie KitsonE. Kitson
 
Craig HeskeyC. Heskey53
M
12
G
56Kelvin RichardsK. Richards
Joe WeaverJ. Weaver52
D
13
D
48Dean JacobsD. Jacobs
Edward BlakeE. Blake51
M
14
A
46Alec GemmillA. Gemmill

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Southend United. A crowd of 4,103 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.


0.00
Southend United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.59
Dennis Pearce makes a probing pass to Darren Henry. Darren Henry flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Serena collects the pass. Mirko Serena finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
4.12
John McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Terry Barry who takes it down. Terry Barry makes a probing pass to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
6.25
Mike Moss catches Terry Barry on the ankles. Mike Moss is shown the yellow card! Terry Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Summerbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Summerbell threads the ball through to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
22.43
Eoin Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.29
Darren Henry flicks a high ball forward to Mirko Serena who takes it down. Mirko Serena plays a one-two with Eddie Kitson and advances towards the goal... Mirko Serena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.54
Mike Moss passes the ball forward to Dennis Pearce. Dennis Pearce threads a neat ball through to Darren Henry. Darren Henry rushes past Jason Mendonca! Darren Henry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Anthony Mendez and flashes wide of the far post.
29.24
It's a corner kick. Jonathan Joachim loops the ball in to towards the near post. Gary Mendez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
30.15
Matt Lawton threads a neat ball through to Alfred Upson. Alfred Upson flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Serena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mirko Serena skips past John McNeill! Mirko Serena side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.13
Anthony Mendez makes a simple pass to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Shearer who brings the ball under control. Jamie Shearer skips past Matt Lawton! Jamie Shearer shoots from just inside the box. Nigel Scowcroft effortlessly gets down and covers it.
39.24
Dennis Pearce plays the ball forward to Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim knocks the ball forward to Darren Henry. Darren Henry makes a probing pass between the defence to Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gary Mendez!
40.05
Alfred Upson threads a neat ball through to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Upson. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Upson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Southampton start the second half!
47.06
Matt Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kitson. Some good footwork from Eddie Kitson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.35
Seth Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Henry. Darren Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Upson. Alfred Upson heads the ball goalwards. Jason Mendonca clears it off the line with his head!
60.37
Southampton have made a substitution with Edward Blake replacing Kieron Barrett .Southend United have made a substitution with Kelvin Richards replacing Dennis Pearce .
61.45
Eoin Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Terry Barry who brings the ball under control. Terry Barry plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Summerbell and advances towards the goal... Terry Barry tries a spectacular strike but Nigel Scowcroft reads it well. Nice save!
66.12
Anthony Mendez threads the ball through to Terry Barry. Terry Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Rankin.
67.39
Anthony Mendez threads the ball through to Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch makes a probing pass to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Blake. Jacob Rankin barges into Edward Blake. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.42
Alfred Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim threads a neat ball through to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gary Mendez!
73.15
Albrecht Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer runs straight at the defence! Jamie Shearer tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.53
Southampton have made a substitution with Craig Heskey replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Dean Jacobs replacing Eddie Kitson and Alec Gemmill replacing Darren Henry .
78.60
John McNeill darts forward. John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Blake collects the pass. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.49
Kelvin Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.25
Albrecht Bartsch catches Matt Lawton on the ankles. Albrecht Bartsch is warned by the referee! Matt Lawton stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.10
John McNeill threads the ball through to Terry Barry. Terry Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake plays a one-two with Albrecht Bartsch and rushes in on goal... Eddie Blake side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Nigel Scowcroft. What a save!
87.58
Jonathan Joachim passes the ball forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Moss. Some good footwork from Mike Moss provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Seth Stamp threads the ball through to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Southampton

Southend United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
32.1%
43.6%
24.4%

Scorers
Mirko Serena 24
Eddie Kitson 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mirko Serena of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Gary Mendez (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF)
6
3.John McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Jason Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Terry Barry (MID)
7
7.Eoin Summerbell (MID)
7
8.Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
6
9.Kieron Barrett (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Shearer (ATT)
7
11.Eddie Blake (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Heskey (MID)
6
13.Joe Weaver (DEF)
0
14.Edward Blake (MID)
6

1.Nigel Scowcroft (GK)
8
2.Matt Lawton (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Pearce (DEF)
6
5.Seth Stamp (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Joachim (MID)
6
7.Alfred Upson (MID)
7
8.Mike Moss (MID)yellow card
5
9.Darren Henry (ATT)
7
10.Mirko Serena (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eddie Kitson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Kelvin Richards (GK)
6
13.Dean Jacobs (DEF)
6
14.Alec Gemmill (ATT)
6