Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nigel ScowcroftN. Scowcroft64
G
1
G
54Ugo WalkerU. Walker
Kelvin VassellK. Vassell52
D
2
D
67Ian WindassI. Windass
Jacob RankinJ. Rankin51
D
captain3
D
57Girolamo BaronchelliG. Baronchelli
Alexander PearceA. Pearce49
D
4
D
56Robert BeresfordR. Beresford
Seth StampS. Stamp58
M
5captain
M
61Yacine MaddourY. Maddour
Jonathan JoachimJ. Joachim54
M
6
M
61Martin MurrayM. Murray
Alfred UpsonA. Upson53
M
7
M
60Eric MatthäusE. Matthäus
Mike MossM. Moss51
M
8
M
56Jonathan SerrantJ. Serrant
Darren HenryD. Henry58
A
9
A
66Nicolas DuranN. Duran
Mirko SerenaM. Serena54
A
10
A
50Duncan NichollsD. Nicholls
Eddie KitsonE. Kitson48
A
11
A
49Paul McgrealP. Mcgreal
 
Kelvin RichardsK. Richards56
G
12
D
55Simon TöpferS. Töpfer
Dean JacobsD. Jacobs49
D
13
G
52Diaw ValtolinaD. Valtolina
Simon RufusS. Rufus47
D
14
D
52Teddy LjungbergT. Ljungberg

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,296 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southend United and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the match underway!
4.35
Girolamo Baronchelli makes a probing pass to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Vassell.
8.44
Alexander Pearce threads a neat ball through to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena passes the ball forward to Darren Henry. Darren Henry plays a scrappy one-two with Mirko Serena and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Murray hacks Darren Henry from behind! Penalty not given!!
10.34
Paul Mcgreal darts forward. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
12.37
Martin Murray threads a neat ball through to Eric Matthäus. Eric Matthäus advances inside the box! Kelvin Vassell catches Eric Matthäus on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.25
Robert Beresford catches Jonathan Joachim on the ankles. Robert Beresford is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.31
Alfred Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena whips in a cross ball towards Darren Henry. Darren Henry makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.28
Kelvin Vassell threads the ball through to Mike Moss. Mike Moss picks a pass forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
24.25
Martin Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nigel Scowcroft!
26.49
Martin Murray makes a simple pass to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.14
Kelvin Vassell threads a neat ball through to Alfred Upson. Alfred Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Stamp. Seth Stamp runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Seth Stamp provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.49
Darren Henry clumsily knocks into Robert Beresford. The referee calls over Darren Henry and shows him a yellow card! Robert Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.38
Robert Beresford receives the ball from a throw-in from Ian Windass. Robert Beresford sees Eric Matthäus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Scowcroft who gathers it comfortably.
38.17
With great vision, Martin Murray plays the ball forward to Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
40.20
Without breaking stride, Alexander Pearce plays the ball forward to Seth Stamp. Seth Stamp sees Alfred Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
42.54
Alexander Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Nicholls. Alexander Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Nicholls runs off the knock.
44.55
Yacine Maddour passes the ball forward to Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town have changed their lineup with Simon Töpfer replacing Ian Windass.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
47.48
Alfred Upson sees Mirko Serena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mirko Serena whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.10
Jacob Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.26
Kelvin Vassell threads the ball through to Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim sees space and advances. Jonathan Joachim puts a great ball through. Darren Henry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.24
Girolamo Baronchelli threads a neat ball through to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
60.29
Southend United have made a substitution with Kelvin Richards replacing Alexander Pearce .
61.33
Eric Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Maddour. Yacine Maddour knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
63.15
Jonathan Serrant hits a low pass to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
66.16
Robert Beresford hits a low pass to Martin Murray. Martin Murray makes a simple pass to Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Nigel Scowcroft.
69.24
Martin Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal brings the ball forward. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.20
Kelvin Richards makes a strong solo run forward. With vision, Kelvin Richards plays the ball forward to Darren Henry. Darren Henry shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.35
Eddie Kitson passes the ball forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.39
Showing composure, Kelvin Richards laces a through ball forward to Alfred Upson. Alfred Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Henry. Darren Henry shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.32
Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Dean Jacobs replacing Eddie Kitson and Simon Rufus replacing Darren Henry .
78.38
Girolamo Baronchelli makes a simple pass to Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Duran. Nicolas Duran outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Nigel Scowcroft manages to keep it out.
79.26
Jonathan Serrant hits a low pass to Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.09
Martin Murray passes the ball forward to Paul Mcgreal. Paul Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Nicholls. Duncan Nicholls connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.07
Alfred Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Moss. Mike Moss threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jonathan Joachim. Jonathan Joachim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.01
Simon Töpfer hacks Simon Rufus from behind! The referee calls over Simon Töpfer and warns him to calm down! Simon Rufus runs off the knock.
85.14
Yacine Maddour kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Girolamo Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Duncan Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance but Nigel Scowcroft is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Ipswich Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
8
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
31.5%
42.4%
26.1%

Scorers
Jonathan Joachim 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Joachim of Southend United

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

1.Ugo Walker (GK)
6
2.Ian Windass (DEF)
6
3.Girolamo Baronchelli (DEF)
7
4.Robert Beresford (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Yacine Maddour (MID)
7
6.Martin Murray (MID)
8
7.Eric Matthäus (MID)
7
8.Jonathan Serrant (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Duran (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Nicholls (ATT)
7
11.Paul Mcgreal (ATT)
8
 
12.Simon Töpfer (DEF)
5
13.Diaw Valtolina (GK)
0
14.Teddy Ljungberg (DEF)
0