Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Willis Jim Willis
Julian TaylorJ. Taylor69
G
1
G
56Luis DiazL. Diaz
Max CutlerM. Cutler50
D
2
D
56Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls
Ivan GallagherI. Gallagher47
D
3
D
45Nicky GalliN. Galli
Carmine BucciC. Bucci47
D
4
D
52Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri
Morris LumsdonM. Lumsdon68
M
captain5captain
M
53Enrique MerinoE. Merino
Julian GoodwinJ. Goodwin61
M
6
M
71Jon SmithJ. Smith
Scott BarryS. Barry60
M
7
M
59Dries WilnisD. Wilnis
Alberto CutlerA. Cutler56
M
8
M
46Peter BrandP. Brand
Ben InceB. Ince75
A
9
A
66Stefano FresiS. Fresi
Malcolm GowerM. Gower62
A
10
A
55Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs
Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen56
A
11
A
52Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom
 
Gareth StandingG. Standing53
M
12
A
49Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati
Ross BlackR. Black53
M
13
M
46Harvey AdamsH. Adams
George BurbageG. Burbage52
A
14
D
41Kemal MurphyK. Murphy

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Southend United and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.


0.00
Stoke City start the match!
2.38
Alberto Cutler advances with the ball. Alberto Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
4.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Nicholls plays the ball forward to Jon Smith. Jon Smith knocks the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi heads the ball goalwards but Julian Taylor is on top of it.
9.49
Enrique Merino makes a probing pass to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Taylor with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
12.07
Enrique Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carmine Bucci.
15.43
Morris Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Gower collects the pass. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Luis Diaz had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
20.52
Jon Smith comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Cutler. Jon Smith is shown the yellow card! Alberto Cutler runs off the knock.
22.04
Dries Wilnis makes a beautiful solo run. Dries Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Stefano Fresi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.00
Jon Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.40
Jon Smith flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi collects the pass. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.01
Julian Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Luis Diaz.
29.06
Corner kick to Southend United. Scott Barry plays it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Malcolm Gower provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.16
Julian Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.20
Ivan Gallagher clumsily knocks into Ronald Denneboom. The referee brings Ivan Gallagher to one side and gives him a warning! Ronald Denneboom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.28
Jon Smith knocks the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Cutler.
44.37
Stoke City are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Anthony Hibbs, Harvey Adams replacing Enrique Merino and Kemal Murphy replacing Robbie Nicholls.

45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
47.30
Peter Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
48.46
Nicky Galli flicks a high pass forward to Dries Wilnis who brings the ball under control. Dries Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi collects the pass. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Julian Taylor punches it away to safety.
51.05
Jon Smith flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Fresi whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
54.11
Jon Smith threads the ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
55.39
Carmine Bucci flicks a high pass forward. Scott Barry collects the pass. Scott Barry passes the ball forward to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
59.29
Dries Wilnis passes the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Julian Taylor keeps it out!
60.16
Southend United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.16
Jon Smith makes a probing pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Fresi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.15
Kemal Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Adams collects the pass. Harvey Adams makes a simple pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
66.07
Scott Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.14
Peter Brand surges forward with the ball. Peter Brand shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.26
Kemal Murphy flicks a high ball forward to Peter Brand who takes it down. Peter Brand flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Fresi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.09
Kemal Murphy comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Gower. Kemal Murphy is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Gower runs off the knock.
75.05
Kemal Murphy threads the ball through to Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis threads the ball through to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
77.42
Harvey Adams makes a simple pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.45
Jon Smith threads a neat ball through to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.55
Peter Brand knocks the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Taylor with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
83.09
Ivan Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.15
Scott Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cutler. Alberto Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Stoke City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.4%
62.6%
Play Area
34.1%
44%
22%

Scorers
Damien Simonsen 15, 83
Stefano Fresi 9, 60
Samuele Maltagliati 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Fresi of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Julian Taylor (GK)
7
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)
6
8.Alberto Cutler (MID)
6
9.Ben Ince (ATT)
6
10.Malcolm Gower (ATT)
6
11.Damien Simonsen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gareth Standing (MID)
0
13.Ross Black (MID)
0
14.George Burbage (ATT)
0

1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Jon Smith (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)
7
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)goal scored
7
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
6
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
6