Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Southend United. A crowd of 20,122 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Southend United kick off!
3.19
Sean Blatsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Le Saux. Carlton Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Haberfelt.
8.57
Cristian Piñón kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronald Petrone.
9.15
Paul C. Stinga brings the ball forward. Paul C. Stinga whips in a cross ball towards Mile Grella. Mile Grella directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
10.18
Alexandre Hoyos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.36
Paul C. Stinga kicks a strong pass forward to John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.00
Terry Jobson clumsily knocks into Alexandre Hoyos. Terry Jobson is warned by the referee! Alexandre Hoyos runs off the knock.
28.50
Paolo Nava powers a long ball forward. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.37
Henrique Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.09
Paolo Nava knocks the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie takes it forward alone. Francis Lisbie goes all the way! Francis Lisbie rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.31
Alexandre Hoyos chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez shoots from outside the area but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
47.56
Pedro Zúñiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.50
Henrique Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Grella. Mile Grella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Johnstone.
49.05
Hayato Ogawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete passes the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dragan Sladakovic scores for Southend United!!
54.37
Stefan Haberfelt kicks a strong pass forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga makes a simple pass to Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson.
57.04
Daniel Thurman threads the ball through to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.28
Paul C. Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Mile Grella. Mile Grella powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
67.32
Terry Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to John Viduka. John Viduka goes all the way! John Viduka shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Ingólfur Adalsteinsson had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
72.48
Daniel Thurman flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson takes it forward alone. Terry Jobson whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
73.41
Stefan Haberfelt catches Isaiah Charles on the ankles. Stefan Haberfelt is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Charles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.07
Henrique Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Grella. Mile Grella knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dragan Sladakovic!
84.27
Terry Jobson passes the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Nava.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dragan Sladakovic of Southend United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%