Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     Southend UnitedSouthend United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BarmbyC. Barmby76
G
1
G
67Danny GerrardD. Gerrard
Robbie MoncurR. Moncur54
D
2
D
50Max CutlerM. Cutler
David FariaD. Faria53
D
3
D
47Ivan GallagherI. Gallagher
Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri51
D
4
D
46Glynn CoppingerG. Coppinger
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson47
D
5captain
M
68Morris LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Fredrik FowlerF. Fowler73
M
captain6
M
61Julian GoodwinJ. Goodwin
Noel GallagherN. Gallagher67
M
7
M
60Scott BarryS. Barry
Steve YoudsS. Youds61
M
8
M
58Alberto CutlerA. Cutler
Lennart BaslerL. Basler66
A
9
A
75Ben InceB. Ince
Evans GrossiE. Grossi64
A
10
A
63Malcolm GowerM. Gower
Matthew MccannM. Mccann61
A
11
A
56Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen
 
Mike BrownM. Brown67
G
12
M
55Ross BlackR. Black
Ashley RiggottA. Riggott66
G
13
M
54Gareth StandingG. Standing
Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin60
M
14
A
52George BurbageG. Burbage

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Southend United. A crowd of 8,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
Southend United get the match underway!
3.14
David Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher threads the ball through to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.41
Glynn Coppinger chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon makes an attacking run forward. Morris Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower makes a deft header. The ball strikes Stephen Ferguson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.53
Morris Lumsdon takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Carl Barmby drops low and scoops up the ball.
15.43
Steve Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann rushes past Ivan Gallagher! Matthew Mccann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Danny Gerrard easily gets down and covers it.
16.26
Ivan Gallagher makes a simple pass to Julian Goodwin. With some swift thinking, Julian Goodwin plays the ball forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Carl Barmby.
17.23
Scott Barry takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ivan Gallagher. Ivan Gallagher chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Some good footwork from Damien Simonsen provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
18.53
Ivan Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Ferguson.
21.19
Vinicio E. Pirri catches Damien Simonsen on the ankles. Vinicio E. Pirri is warned by the referee! Damien Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.14
Vinicio E. Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Coppinger.
30.53
Steve Youds threads a neat ball through to Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Evans Grossi. Some good footwork from Evans Grossi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Glynn Coppinger!
36.03
Noel Gallagher plays the ball forward to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.34
Glynn Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Julian Goodwin. With a delightful solo run, Julian Goodwin stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.06
David Faria comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Gower. The referee calls over David Faria and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
Fredrik Fowler sees Lennart Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
47.48
Ivan Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
48.05
Fredrik Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Coppinger.
53.48
Alberto Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince makes a convincing header but Carl Barmby is on top of it.
57.11
Scott Barry makes an attacking run forward. Scott Barry flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Damien Simonsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.47
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Isaiah Goodwin replacing Lennart Basler .
61.53
Ivan Gallagher breaks forward. Ivan Gallagher darts forward. Ivan Gallagher skips past Vinicio E. Pirri! Ivan Gallagher shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
63.42
Max Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Barry. Scott Barry threads the ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.12
Noel Gallagher passes the ball forward to Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Brown. Mike Brown makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
75.45
Max Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Goodwin. Julian Goodwin threads the ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
77.27
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.53
Max Cutler knocks the ball forward to Scott Barry. Scott Barry threads the ball through to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Ince. Ben Ince flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
81.45
Julian Goodwin takes it forward alone. Julian Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.36
Damien Simonsen catches David Faria on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Faria runs off the knock.
85.08
Ivan Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Morris Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Morris Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
89.22
Noel Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Mike Brown. Mike Brown shoots from distance. Danny Gerrard gets down and covers it.
90.00
Scott Barry decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Barry lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Southend United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
28.4%
40.9%
30.7%

Scorers
Damien Simonsen 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Gallagher of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Carl Barmby (GK)
8
2.Robbie Moncur (DEF)
7
3.David Faria (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7.Noel Gallagher (MID)
7
8.Steve Youds (MID)
6
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
6

1.Danny Gerrard (GK)
7
2.Max Cutler (DEF)
7
3.Ivan Gallagher (DEF)
9
4.Glynn Coppinger (DEF)
7
5.Morris Lumsdon (MID)
7
6.Julian Goodwin (MID)
8
7.Scott Barry (MID)
9
8.Alberto Cutler (MID)
6
9.Ben Ince (ATT)
7
10.Malcolm Gower (ATT)
7
11.Damien Simonsen (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Ross Black (MID)
0
13.Gareth Standing (MID)
0
14.George Burbage (ATT)
0