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 19,687 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.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
6.53
Sean Blatsis sees a break and surges forward. Sean Blatsis plays a perfect one-two with Isaiah Charles and rushes in on goal... Sean Blatsis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.55
Terry Jobson passes the ball forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.13
Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.51
Terry Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.48
Francis Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
Paul C. Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic flicks the ball with his head. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily smothers it.
26.08
Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.48
Terry Jobson barges into Alexandre Hoyos. Terry Jobson is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Hoyos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.00
Alexandre Hoyos sees space and advances. Alexandre Hoyos shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by John Pennant.
38.16
Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
42.10
Hayato Ogawa kicks a strong pass forward to Johannes Wittmann. Johannes Wittmann makes a probing pass to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.32
Southend United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stoke City's defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United get the second half underway!
47.50
Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.38
Stephen Johnstone catches Michael Blatsis on the ankles. Stephen Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Michael Blatsis stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.46
Terry Jobson brings the ball forward. Terry Jobson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
59.48
Johannes Wittmann passes the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.50
Sean Blatsis threads the ball through to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.22
Hayato Ogawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.23
Terry Jobson knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.06
Siaka Kipre knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.56
Siaka Kipre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johannes Wittmann. Johannes Wittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis threads the ball through to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
79.24
Gary Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles plays a perfect one-two with Jyri Juvander and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.02
Paul C. Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ingólfur Adalsteinsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.35
Paolo Nava brings the ball forward. Paolo Nava knocks the ball forward to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander whips in a cross ball towards Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mario Van Beukering scores for Stoke City!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Lozano of Southend United
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
22.7%
48%
29.3%