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 Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 17,511 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Brahim Kherbache makes a simple pass to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic goes all the way! Dragan Sladakovic takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
4.37
0-0João Miguel Denilson threads the ball through to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Håland but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.52
0-0Daniel Thurman knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson brings the ball forward. Terry Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka flicks the ball with his head but George Urzica is on top of it.
8.11
Yves-A. Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland whips in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Pennant easily smothers it.
10.08
0-0João Miguel Denilson threads the ball through to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.44
0-1Garry Davidson makes a probing pass to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs whips in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Yobou!
18.11
Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.56
Stefan Haberfelt makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Haberfelt makes a probing pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis shoots from long range but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
21.43
Tomislav Boksic knocks the ball forward to Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
26.26
Paul C. Stinga passes the ball forward to John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from outside the area but George Urzica is on top of it.
27.35
Daniel Lidstrom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira takes it forward alone. Yves-A. Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.04
Daniel Thurman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga brings the ball forward. Paul C. Stinga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.43
João Miguel Denilson threads the ball through to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southend United kick off!
47.01
Daniel Thurman threads the ball through to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic goes all the way! Dragan Sladakovic tries a spectacular strike but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
54.55
Terry Jobson makes a probing pass to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.16
Hayder Risco powers a long ball forward. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Haberfelt.
67.17
Brahim Kherbache brings the ball forward. Brahim Kherbache shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.10
Terry Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Viduka!
75.18
Daniel Thurman flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete controls the ball well before passing 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. What a cracker!! George Urzica had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
78.13
João Miguel Denilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.12
Terry Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Lidstrom.
83.20
João Miguel Denilson makes a probing pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Max Yobou takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.23
João Miguel Denilson sees space and advances. João Miguel Denilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Haberfelt.
89.26
Terry Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! George Urzica had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| John Viduka 69, 75 Dragan Sladakovic 89 | Max Yobou 14, 83 |