Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 20,652 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hull City kicking off!
2.57
0-0Seth Mortensen passes the ball forward to Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pierre-Yves Chabbert is on top of it.
4.42
0-1Adam Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.09
0-1Francisco Contreras catches Patrick Butt on the ankles. Francisco Contreras is warned by the referee! Patrick Butt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.51
0-1Achille Fiore hacks Jason Ball from behind! Achille Fiore is given a warning by the referee! Jason Ball runs off the knock.
16.21
0-1Robert Dichio sees a break and surges forward. Robert Dichio makes a simple pass to Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Powell. Paolo Powell flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.26
Jean Pierre Martin threads the ball through to Adam Hurst. Adam Hurst threads the ball through to Jason Ball. Jason Ball shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pierre-Yves Chabbert easily smothers it!
24.50
Victor Leon sees a break and surges forward. Victor Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
26.36
Steven Haynes makes a probing pass to Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite shoots from 20 yards. Tommy Robinson easily smothers it.
28.14
Adam Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.09
0-1Seth Mortensen makes a probing pass to Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Achille Fiore.
36.10
Seth Mortensen threads the ball through to Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Nigel Green makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Jackson. Nwankwo Jackson makes a beautiful solo run. Nwankwo Jackson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Pierre-Yves Chabbert.
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!
48.27
Seth Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.04
Jean Pierre Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Jackson. Nwankwo Jackson makes a simple pass to Jason Ball. Jason Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.22
Jean Pierre Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Mortensen. Seth Mortensen makes a probing pass to Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras plays a perfect one-two with Jason Ball and rushes in on goal... Francisco Contreras cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.21
Adam Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras makes a probing pass to Jason Ball. Jason Ball tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Pierre-Yves Chabbert easily smothers it!
66.34
Robert Dichio surges forward with the ball. Robert Dichio sees a break and surges forward. Robert Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.12
Victor Leon makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.21
Patrick Butt makes a simple pass to Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher goes all the way! Trevor Thatcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tommy Robinson easily smothers it!
72.31
Steven Haynes catches Adam Hurst on the ankles. Steven Haynes is warned by the referee! Adam Hurst grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.13
0-2Nwankwo Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras makes a probing pass to Niccolo Palmer but he's offside!
75.45
Seth Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Ball. Jason Ball whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Contreras. Francisco Contreras directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.52
Patrick Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Haynes. Steven Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Diakite. Thomas Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tommy Robinson!
84.30
Seth Mortensen brings the ball forward. Seth Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer flicks the ball with his head. Niccolo Palmer scores for Hull City!!
89.02
Seth Mortensen makes a probing pass to Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Pierre-Yves Chabbert easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.8%
65.2%
Play Area
36%
46.1%
18%
Scorers