Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United get the match underway!
2.53
1-0Johnny Thimothée threads the ball through to Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Michael De Romijn had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
6.51
1-0Harvey Dublin passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.48
Johnny Thimothée makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Henderson. Don Henderson sees space and advances. Don Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
22.01
Ian Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.56
1-0Marvin Lawrence makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael De Romijn who gathers it comfortably.
32.44
Don Henderson passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana goes all the way! Sebastiao Viana shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.13
Harvey Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.49
2-0Harvey Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer shoots from 25 yards but Amine Belgherbi is on top of it.
39.54
Johnny Thimothée makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson makes a simple pass to Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand shoots from distance. Michael De Romijn easily smothers it.
42.19
Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.36
Camille Malm threads the ball through to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
49.05
Don Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand powers a header at goal. Michael De Romijn easily picks it out of the air!
51.19
Paul Harley hoofs the ball up the pitch. Graeme Ferdinand plays a perfect one-two with Sebastiao Viana and rushes in on goal... Graeme Ferdinand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.02
Graham Vernazza sees space and advances. Graham Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.45
2-0Ulrich Grim barges into Stuart Atherton. Ulrich Grim is shown the yellow card! Stuart Atherton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.41
Kevin Liddell passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.46
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.30
Eoin Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos goes all the way! Carlos Campos rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Amine Belgherbi had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
83.19
Johnny Thimothée flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Croft.
85.32
Paul Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Don Henderson. Don Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Marvin Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Marvin Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
33.3%
44%
22.7%
Scorers