Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 18,374 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
3.04
0-0Craig Hansen makes a simple pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos goes all the way! Pablo Marcos takes a shot at goal. John Pennant easily smothers it.
4.19
0-0Craig Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
6.48
0-0Rinar Mikhnov passes the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
12.40
Emile Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.02
Rinar Mikhnov knocks the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
15.43
Rinar Mikhnov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella plays a perfect one-two with John Viduka and rushes in on goal... Mile Grella shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.05
Daniel Thurman kicks a strong pass forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga passes the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Gemmill!
21.35
Alonso Carvajal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.04
Craig Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.17
Rinar Mikhnov makes a probing pass to John Viduka. John Viduka tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it!
26.21
Paul C. Stinga makes a simple pass to Mile Grella. Mile Grella whips in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
27.12
Emile Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.06
Emile Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.17
0-0Southend United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.07
Daniel Thurman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Eadie.
38.27
Billy Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a probing pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.58
0-0Paul C. Stinga advances with the ball. Paul C. Stinga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Grella but he's offside!
45.00
Thierry Black controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal passes the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Thurman.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.18
Craig Hansen brings the ball forward. Craig Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.51
Craig Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.14
1-0Daniel Thurman makes a probing pass to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé takes it forward alone. Salomon Olembé lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Stuart Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.05
Emile Ward makes a simple pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hayato Ogawa.
60.07
1-0Thierry Black clumsily knocks into Dragan Sladakovic. Thierry Black is shown the yellow card! Dragan Sladakovic stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.10
1-0John Viduka comes in with a late challenge on Gill Banchelli. John Viduka is given a warning by the referee! Gill Banchelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.36
Craig Hansen makes a probing pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Thurman.
72.47
Daniel Jordan sees space and advances. Daniel Jordan passes the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka goes all the way! John Viduka tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
73.48
Rinar Mikhnov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball towards Mile Grella. Mile Grella flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.33
2-0Mile Grella barges into Thierry Black. The referee calls over Mile Grella and warns him to calm down! Thierry Black runs off the knock.
83.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.08
Craig Hansen passes the ball forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Daniel Thurman catches Ralph Fletcher on the ankles. Daniel Thurman is warned by the referee! Ralph Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers