Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 18,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Stoke City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Stoke City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off!
8.43
0-0Marco Dida passes the ball forward to Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Seaman. Marvin Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.02
0-0Patrick Butt sees space and advances. Patrick Butt threads the ball through to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.12
0-0Enzo Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Godber. Francis Godber goes all the way! Francis Godber takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.55
Steven Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Seaman. Marvin Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.20
Patrick Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes makes a beautiful solo run. Silvain Hupkes tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.13
Dion Cort takes it forward alone. Dion Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pierre-Yves Chabbert easily smothers it.
30.32
0-0Silvain Hupkes catches Luis Guerrero on the ankles. The referee calls over Silvain Hupkes and warns him to calm down! Luis Guerrero runs off the knock.
30.32
0-0Southend United are easily keeping Stoke City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
32.28
Dion Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.42
1-0Niccolo Joseph threads the ball through to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Aaron Tolley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.18
Robert Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.37
Dion Cort passes the ball forward to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Pierre-Yves Chabbert!
45.00
Marco Dida knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes passes the ball forward to Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Southend United start the second half!
47.08
2-0Stuart Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Jensen but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.56
Luis Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.37
Niccolo Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Seaman. Marvin Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.58
Patrick Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.05
Graeme Campbell passes the ball forward to Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass makes a simple pass to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.15
Neil Clarke threads the ball through to Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Godber. Francis Godber shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.59
Stoke City are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.37
Stuart Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen goes all the way! Dennis Jensen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pierre-Yves Chabbert!
81.13
Marco Dida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Croft.
83.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.26
Alberto Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Seaman. Marvin Seaman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Aaron Tolley is on top of it.
85.36
Dion Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Dida.
87.38
2-1Patrick Butt barges into Dennis Jensen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Jensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Neil Clarke catches Trevor Thatcher on the ankles. Neil Clarke is warned by the referee! Trevor Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%
Scorers
| Trevor Thatcher 34, 39 | Francis Godber 72 |