Match Report
| Southend United | Southend United |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Taylor | J. Taylor |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Giorgio Minopoli | G. Minopoli | |||||||||
| Max Cutler | M. Cutler | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Martin Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Ivan Gallagher | I. Gallagher | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Les Royce | L. Royce | |||||||||
| Carmine Bucci | C. Bucci | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Peter Marr | P. Marr | |||||||||
| Morris Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | | 68 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Darren Cadamarteri | D. Cadamarteri | ||||||||
| Julian Goodwin | J. Goodwin | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Titus Bellamy | T. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Scott Barry | S. Barry | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| Alberto Cutler | A. Cutler | | 56 | M | | 8 | | | M | 65 | | Matthew Elliott | M. Elliott | ||||||||
| Ben Ince | B. Ince | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Glynn Greening | G. Greening | |||||||||
| Malcolm Gower | M. Gower | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Dave Gullit | D. Gullit | |||||||||
| Damien Simonsen | D. Simonsen | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Gilles Draper | G. Draper | |||||||||
| Gareth Standing | G. Standing | | 53 | M | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Mick Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Ross Black | R. Black | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 61 |  | Patricio Vila | P. Vila | |||||||||
| George Burbage | G. Burbage | | 52 | A | | 14 | | D | 58 | | Federico Pantanelli | F. Pantanelli | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Julian Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Gower who brings the ball under control. Malcolm Gower shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
9.18
0-0Scott Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giorgio Minopoli who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
Morris Lumsdon hits a low pass to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giorgio Minopoli who gathers it comfortably.
15.47
Matthew Elliott threads a neat ball through to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.55
0-1With vision, Jody Oliver laces a weighted ball forward to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.54
Jody Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
27.09
Without breaking stride, Scott Barry plays the ball forward to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. With a superhuman jump, Damien Simonsen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
34.16
Alberto Cutler threads a neat ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Royce.
38.38
Jody Oliver threads a neat ball through to Gilles Draper. Gilles Draper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carmine Bucci.
39.48
0-1Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Cutler collects the pass. Alberto Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen collects the pass. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Giorgio Minopoli picks it out of the air!
40.56
Peter Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Oliver. Jody Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Greening who brings the ball under control. Glynn Greening tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Julian Taylor!
42.07
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Les Royce plays the ball forward to Matthew Elliott. Matthew Elliott threads a neat ball through to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit knocks the ball forward, putting Gilles Draper through on goal. Gilles Draper strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Carmine Bucci happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.33
Ivan Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.22
Julian Goodwin makes a probing pass to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Marr.
51.21
0-1Matthew Elliott clumsily knocks into Morris Lumsdon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Lumsdon runs off the knock.
53.58
Scott Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
54.36
Showing composure, Scott Barry laces a weighted ball forward to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Matthew Elliott hits a low pass to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.41
Matthew Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Dave Gullit scores for Reading!!
61.41
0-2Southend United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Reading have made 2 substitutions with Mick Walker replacing Les Royce and Patricio Vila replacing Gilles Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.53
Peter Marr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Oliver. Jody Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gullit controls it well on his chest. Dave Gullit shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.33
Matthew Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Julian Taylor.
66.51
0-2Darren Cadamarteri takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ben Ince gets to the ball and clears it up field.
69.28
Ivan Gallagher threads the ball through to Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.26
Peter Marr flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Elliott who brings the ball under control. Matthew Elliott threads a neat ball through to Dave Gullit. Dave Gullit lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
75.29
Darren Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Greening controls it well on his chest. Glynn Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.02
Reading have made a substitution with Federico Pantanelli replacing Jody Oliver .
78.03
Federico Pantanelli clumsily knocks into Julian Goodwin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.53
Scott Barry knocks the ball forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince skips past Peter Marr! Ben Ince strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.13
1-2Ivan Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Barry. Scott Barry flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Cutler who takes it down. Alberto Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Martin Lumsdon hacks Ben Ince from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Ben Ince 84 | Dave Gullit 17, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Gullit of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Max Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carmine Bucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Barry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alberto Cutler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ben Ince (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Malcolm Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damien Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gareth Standing (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Black (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Burbage (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giorgio Minopoli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Les Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jody Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthew Elliott (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Glynn Greening (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dave Gullit (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gilles Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Federico Pantanelli (DEF) | | 5 |