Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Southend United. A crowd of 8,576 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Southend United kicking off!
3.03
0-0Cor Jongsma barges into Scott Barry. The referee brings Cor Jongsma to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.05
0-1Morris Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen plays a one-two with Malcolm Gower and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Damien Simonsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.24
Paul Metzger passes the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray tries a spectacular long range effort. Danny Gerrard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.21
Morris Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Omer Hackworth. The referee warns Morris Lumsdon to calm down! Omer Hackworth runs off the knock.
15.45
1-1Scott Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.46
Scott Barry flicks a high ball forward to Damien Simonsen who takes it down. Damien Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.57
1-2Ruel Lockley hacks Scott Barry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.38
1-2Julian Goodwin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.16
Ivan Gallagher makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Gower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Hackworth who gathers it comfortably.
26.34
With a delightful solo run, Scott Barry stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Barry whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Cutler plays the ball forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince advances inside the box! Ben Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.26
Carmine Bucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.10
With imagination, Syd Gallagher picks a pass forward to Adam Youds. Adam Youds plays the ball forward to Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Gerrard who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
48.56
1-3Seeing a gap ahead, Syd Gallagher plays the ball forward to Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson threads the ball through to Sol Wright. Sol Wright plays the ball forward to Marcus Murray who has made a great run into the box. Marcus Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
49.56
Max Cutler darts forward. Max Cutler hits a low pass to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
51.32
Scott Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Trevor Hackworth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
54.26
Max Cutler threads a neat ball through to Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Damien Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
57.58
Cor Jongsma makes a probing pass to Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.04
1-3Ruel Lockley makes a high pass forward. Marcus Murray shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Marcus Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Wright but he's offside!
65.12
Syd Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Hackworth. Omer Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marcus Murray provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.05
Ruel Lockley threads the ball through to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wright. Sol Wright heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Danny Gerrard. Excellent save.
72.45
Fernando Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Youds. Adam Youds flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Murray collects the pass. Marcus Murray skips past Ivan Gallagher! Marcus Murray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.48
Scott Barry makes a simple pass to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
84.29
Gavin Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Omer Hackworth passes the ball forward to Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Cutler.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
| Marcus Murray 9, 65, 72, 84 | Damien Simonsen 6 Malcolm Gower 16, 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Murray of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Trevor Hackworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cor Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Lockley (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Gavin Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcus Murray (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Sol Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lee White (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danny Gerrard (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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malcolm Gower (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Damien Simonsen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gareth Standing (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Black (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Burbage (ATT) | 0 | |