Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 12,273 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.


0.00
Leeds United kick off!
2.18
Jean-Paul Van Ede makes a simple pass to Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. With a superhuman jump, Jacques Casanova connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Teddy Newby manages to gather it easily.
3.59
Simon Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Casanova who brings the ball under control. Jacques Casanova plays a scrappy one-two with Malte Ziegler and advances towards the goal... Jacques Casanova takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Newby with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
6.53
Ross Mike hits a low pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jason Carter. Jason Carter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Carter!
9.01
Samuel Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Ferreira who takes it down. Paulo Ferreira threads the ball through into the box. Pedro Bouchard shoots from just inside the box. Arthur Jackson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
12.11
Ricardo Valdano advances with the ball. Ricardo Valdano plays a one-two with Jean-Paul Van Ede and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Valdano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.15
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bouchard collects the pass. Pedro Bouchard finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
16.38
Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high ball forward to Luke Marshall who takes it down. Luke Marshall shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.27
John Shaw pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Shaw plays the ball forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers plays a scrappy one-two with Malte Ziegler and advances towards the goal... Henry Myers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.03
Ricardo Valdano hits a low pass to Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.40
Jean-Paul Van Ede flicks a high pass forward to Henry Myers who brings the ball under control. Henry Myers plays a quick one-two with Jacques Casanova and rushes in on goal... Henry Myers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.23
Ricardo Valdano kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ricardo Valdano through on goal. Ricardo Valdano tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.16
Luke Marshall flicks a high pass forward to Stan Mercer who brings the ball under control. Stan Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
Ricardo Valdano makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Valdano plays a one-two with Henry Myers and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Valdano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.31
Regis Kanoute takes a long throw-in. Vasco Andrade makes a probing pass to Jason Carter. Jason Carter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Carter tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Arthur Jackson.
54.04
Vasco Andrade brings the ball forward. Vasco Andrade brings the ball forward. Vasco Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Arthur Jackson manages to gather it.
55.40
Regis Kanoute catches Henry Myers on the ankles. The referee warns Regis Kanoute to calm down! Henry Myers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.58
Samuel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Jason Carter. Jason Carter plays a quick one-two with Samuel Ramos and rushes in on goal... Jason Carter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arthur Jackson with no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
63.10
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Ramos who brings the ball under control. Samuel Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.36
Jason Carter threads the ball through to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Mike. Ross Mike outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.10
Malte Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Casanova holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacques Casanova plays a scrappy one-two with Stan Mercer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jacques Casanova tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.10
Leeds United have made a substitution with Juan Bautista Paz replacing Stan Mercer .
79.54
Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Paulo Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Jason Carter controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jason Carter takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30.9%
48.5%
20.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Carter of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Newby (GK)
6
2.Vasco Andrade (DEF)
6
3.Colin Morris (DEF)
6
4.Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
5.Filipe Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Ramos (MID)
6
7.Ross Mike (MID)goal scored
7
8.Jason Carter (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Bouchard (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
7
 
12.Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
0
13.Giannis Kamaras (DEF)
0
14.Paul Hermann (DEF)
0

1.Arthur Jackson (GK)
6
2.Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
3.Simon Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.John Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Luke Marshall (MID)
6
6.Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Valdano (MID)goal scored
8
8.Malte Ziegler (MID)
6
9.Jacques Casanova (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Henry Myers (ATT)
6
11.Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
 
12.Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
0
13.Nuno Fernandes (MID)
0
14.Juan Bautista Paz (ATT)
6