Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 19,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
8.56
0-0Markus Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Stephen Kalac. Stephen Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.40
Terry Jobson advances with the ball. Terry Jobson whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.54
0-0Edgar Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
14.59
Stefan Haberfelt makes a simple pass to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from distance but somehow Paul Draper manages to keep it out.
20.54
0-0Edgar Costa catches Salomon Olembé on the ankles. Edgar Costa is given a warning by the referee! Salomon Olembé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.23
0-0Hull City are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.47
1-0Terry Jobson sees space and advances. Terry Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cyril Zokora!
39.22
Terry Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.12
1-0Stefan Haberfelt catches Regillio Versteeg on the ankles. The referee calls over Stefan Haberfelt and shows him a yellow card! Regillio Versteeg stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.37
Henrique Navarrete kicks a strong pass forward to John Viduka. John Viduka tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Paul Draper has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Hull City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Terry Jobson threads the ball through to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora knocks in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Draper!
48.57
Edgar Costa advances with the ball. Edgar Costa plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Kalac and rushes in on goal... Edgar Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.40
2-0Stefan Haberfelt kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.31
Salomon Olembé knocks the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.14
Paul C. Stinga makes a simple pass to John Viduka. John Viduka whips in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dragan Sladakovic scores for Southend United!!
71.39
Daniel Thurman threads the ball through to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga chips the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Draper who gathers it comfortably.
72.34
3-0Regillio Versteeg hacks Stefan Haberfelt from behind! Regillio Versteeg is shown the yellow card! Stefan Haberfelt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.27
Stan Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Dragan Sladakovic. The referee calls over Stan Mowbray and shows him a yellow card! Dragan Sladakovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.27
Stan Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Costa. Edgar Costa knocks the ball forward to Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.23
Terry Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.23
Terry Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Ribeiro.
85.26
Terry Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%
Scorers