Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian TaylorJ. Taylor69
G
1
G
70Stanley BestS. Best
Max CutlerM. Cutler50
D
2
D
74Fernando PédronF. Pédron
Ivan GallagherI. Gallagher47
D
3
D
67Frank WoodgateF. Woodgate
Carmine BucciC. Bucci47
D
4
D
56Peter TaylorP. Taylor
Morris LumsdonM. Lumsdon67
M
captain5
D
54Robbie MasonR. Mason
Julian GoodwinJ. Goodwin61
M
6
D
45Felipe HelgueraF. Helguera
Scott BarryS. Barry60
M
7
M
74Sebastiano RussoS. Russo
Alberto CutlerA. Cutler56
M
8
M
65Arthur MikeA. Mike
Ben InceB. Ince75
A
9
M
64Kelvin FortuneK. Fortune
Malcolm GowerM. Gower62
A
10captain
A
70Tim BouldT. Bould
Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen56
A
11
A
61Jermaine MorrisJ. Morris
 
Gareth StandingG. Standing53
M
12
M
61Gary BlackG. Black
Ross BlackR. Black53
M
13
M
60Alberto CannavaroA. Cannavaro
George BurbageG. Burbage52
A
14
G
54Gavin NivenG. Niven

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,340 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.


0.00
The first half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
2.15
Carmine Bucci makes a probing pass to Scott Barry. Scott Barry threads a neat ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.42
Alberto Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.27
Kelvin Fortune sees Jermaine Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carmine Bucci.
22.33
Morris Lumsdon sees Damien Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Simonsen shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
26.48
Arthur Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Bould. Tim Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.06
Sebastiano Russo surges forward with the ball. Sebastiano Russo finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
33.53
Arthur Mike passes the ball forward to Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Bould. Tim Bould rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Julian Taylor!
39.01
Kelvin Fortune catches Julian Goodwin on the ankles. Kelvin Fortune is given a warning by the referee! Julian Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Robbie Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Fortune. Kelvin Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Morris. Jermaine Morris hits a low pass to Tim Bould. Tim Bould muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Julian Taylor had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park Rangers!
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
48.09
Felipe Helguera plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Russo. Sebastiano Russo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Bould. Tim Bould plays a one-two with Jermaine Morris and advances towards the goal... Tim Bould shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.57
Carmine Bucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon threads the ball through to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.30
Carmine Bucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Ben Ince controls it well on his chest. Ben Ince finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stanley Best!
55.06
Carmine Bucci kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler hits a low pass to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince beats his man to it with a header. Stanley Best didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.11
Tim Bould comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Gallagher. The referee calls over Tim Bould and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Gallagher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Queens Park Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Cannavaro replacing Robbie Mason and Gavin Niven replacing Sebastiano Russo .
79.32
With great vision, Ivan Gallagher picks a pass forward to Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Woodgate.
81.01
Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Cutler who brings the ball under control. Alberto Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Damien Simonsen who takes it down. Damien Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.46
Julian Goodwin sees a break and surges forward. Julian Goodwin shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.31
Morris Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%

Scorers
Malcolm Gower 2
Damien Simonsen 18
Ben Ince 50
Tim Bould 45

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

1.Stanley Best (GK)
6
2.Fernando Pédron (DEF)
6
3.Frank Woodgate (DEF)
6
4.Peter Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Mason (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Helguera (DEF)
6
7.Sebastiano Russo (MID)
6
8.Arthur Mike (MID)
6
9.Kelvin Fortune (MID)
6
10.Tim Bould (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Jermaine Morris (ATT)
7
 
12.Gary Black (MID)
0
13.Alberto Cannavaro (MID)
6
14.Gavin Niven (GK)
6