Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 17,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stoke City get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Alexandre Hoyos makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Hoyos shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.01
0-0Terry Jobson takes it forward alone. Terry Jobson whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
12.19
Alexandre Hoyos surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Hoyos plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Siri Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Hoyos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
14.26
Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos threads the ball through to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles goes all the way! Isaiah Charles rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.23
0-0Ugo Salmon comes in with a late challenge on Brahim Kherbache. The referee calls over Ugo Salmon and warns him to calm down! Brahim Kherbache grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.04
Brahim Kherbache knocks the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson.
28.31
0-0Ralph May makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
36.18
Ronald Petrone passes the ball forward to Ralph May. Ralph May surges forward with the ball. Ralph May shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.38
Henrique Navarrete kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.38
Paolo Nava knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph May. Ralph May flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez goes all the way! Francisco Siri Jimenez takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
45.00
Terry Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United get the second half underway!
48.24
Paolo Nava controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos knocks the ball forward to Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.31
0-0Alexandre Hoyos hacks Brahim Kherbache from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Hoyos and warns him to calm down! Brahim Kherbache hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Dragan Sladakovic comes in with a late challenge on Ronald Petrone. Dragan Sladakovic is warned by the referee! Ronald Petrone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.43
0-1Stephen Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Lubanski. Marek Lubanski makes a probing pass to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.32
Daniel Thurman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Kherbache. Brahim Kherbache flicks the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ingólfur Adalsteinsson who gathers it comfortably.
59.56
Marek Lubanski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.26
0-1Brahim Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.39
Stefan Haberfelt makes a probing pass to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.12
67.58
Marek Lubanski chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.28
Terry Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.39
Daniel Thurman hoofs the ball up the pitch. Dragan Sladakovic goes all the way! Dragan Sladakovic takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.48
Daniel Thurman sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Thurman knocks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson.
85.45
Hayato Ogawa flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson makes a probing pass to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic powers a header at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
87.53
Brahim Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.4%
Scorers