Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,067 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southend United and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
Morris Lumsdon hits a low pass to Ben Ince. Ben Ince shoots from 20 yards. Bruno Rimondini gets down and covers it.
4.10
Ivan Gallagher darts forward. Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Damien Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Damien Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. With a superhuman jump, Malcolm Gower connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.33
With a delightful solo run, Scott Barry stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Barry shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
12.11
Carmine Bucci flicks a high pass forward. Julian Goodwin controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Julian Goodwin plays the ball forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
15.12
Stuart Howey plays the ball forward to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
16.50
Ivan Gallagher makes a simple pass to Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Ben Ince. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Rimondini with no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
24.49
Ivan Gallagher threads the ball through to Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon sees space and advances. Morris Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. With a superhuman jump, Ben Ince connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
26.48
Stephan Grandl clumsily knocks into Ben Ince. Stephan Grandl is shown the yellow card! Ben Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.16
Julian Goodwin hits a low pass to Ben Ince. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
30.25
Mick Duberry barges into Carmine Bucci. Mick Duberry is given a warning by the referee! Carmine Bucci stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.14
Roberto Cirillo threads a neat ball through to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Mick Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.39
Morris Bellamy catches Morris Lumsdon on the ankles. Morris Bellamy is warned by the referee! Morris Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.17
Ivan Gallagher runs forward with the ball. Ivan Gallagher makes a probing pass to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
39.28
Stephan Grandl sees Roberto Cirillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Cirillo passes the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.03
Roberto Cirillo flicks a high pass forward. Mick Duberry controls it well on his chest. Mick Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Julian Goodwin passes the ball forward to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
48.44
Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Mick Duberry controls it well on his chest. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.21
Carmine Bucci makes a strong solo run forward. Carmine Bucci threads a neat ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Rimondini who gathers it comfortably.
53.47
Scott Barry threads a neat ball through to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince but the linesman indicates offside!
54.51
Without breaking stride, Carmine Bucci plays the ball forward to Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen makes a probing pass to Ben Ince but he's offside!
60.16
Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Vittorio Pisano replacing Eddie Scholes, Stuart Impey replacing Stuart Howey and Syd Barrett replacing Hannes Kauder .
61.24
Southend United are in full control of this game.
63.53
Without breaking stride, Alberto Cutler plays the ball forward to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Rimondini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.17
Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Scott Barry controls it well on his chest. Scott Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince makes a probing pass to Malcolm Gower but he's offside!
73.27
Simone Capuano makes a simple pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.50
Vittorio Pisano flicks a high pass forward. Morris Bellamy collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Morris Bellamy stretches the opposition's defence. Morris Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Ivan Gallagher.
77.01
It's a corner kick. Stuart Impey loops the ball over to the far post. Felipe Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.02
Scott Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince plays a one-two with Damien Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Ben Ince shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Bruno Rimondini manages to gather it easily.
79.00
Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Morris Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Morris Lumsdon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morris Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
83.38
Scott Barry flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Gower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southend United!
87.55
Julian Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Bruno Rimondini. What a save!
89.26
Alberto Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Cirillo. The referee brings Alberto Cutler to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Cirillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ben Ince of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Julian Taylor (GK)
6
2.Max Cutler (DEF)
6
3.Ivan Gallagher (DEF)
8
4.Carmine Bucci (DEF)
6
5.Morris Lumsdon (MID)
7
6.Julian Goodwin (MID)
7
7.Scott Barry (MID)
7
8.Alberto Cutler (MID)
6
9.Ben Ince (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Malcolm Gower (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Damien Simonsen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gareth Standing (MID)
0
13.Ross Black (MID)
0
14.George Burbage (ATT)
0

1.Bruno Rimondini (GK)
7
2.Corrado Cinetto (DEF)
6
3.Stephan Grandl (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Eddie Scholes (DEF)
6
5.Simone Capuano (MID)
6
6.Roberto Cirillo (MID)
6
7.Stuart Howey (MID)
6
8.Morris Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Felipe Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Hannes Kauder (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mick Duberry (ATT)
7
 
12.Vittorio Pisano (DEF)
6
13.Stuart Impey (DEF)
6
14.Syd Barrett (DEF)
6