Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,439 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.48
0-0Jacek Malkowski makes a simple pass to Stuart Duberry. Stuart Duberry passes the ball forward to Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman shoots from outside the area. Marcus Fowler easily smothers it.
10.58
0-0Danny Emerton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Nicholls. Stanley Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Marr. Ronnie Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Malkowski.
12.01
0-0Oleg Defoe sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Defoe chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Charles. Sol Charles shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.39
Stuart Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.07
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.30
John Batty passes the ball forward to Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.16
Graham Bishop makes a probing pass to Ronnie Marr. Ronnie Marr shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
38.49
Stanley Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Wise. Titus Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
1-0Oleg Defoe makes a probing pass to Graham Bishop. Graham Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Charles. Sol Charles shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Tobías Rodríguez had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
44.11
Edward Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Wise. Titus Wise tries a spectacular long range effort but Tobías Rodríguez is on top of it.
45.00
Jacek Malkowski threads the ball through to Antonio Serrano. Antonio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
47.38
Stanley Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Marr. Ronnie Marr whips in a cross ball towards Titus Wise. Titus Wise flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.29
1-0Ronnie Marr barges into Jacek Malkowski. Ronnie Marr is given a warning by the referee! Jacek Malkowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.21
Oleg Defoe sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Charles. Sol Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.55
Robert Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Lloyd.
57.01
Oleg Defoe makes a probing pass to Stanley Nicholls. Stanley Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Wise. Titus Wise whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Marr. Ronnie Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
61.09
1-0Antonio Serrano catches Stanley Nicholls on the ankles. Antonio Serrano is warned by the referee! Stanley Nicholls carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.51
Graham Bishop makes a simple pass to Sol Charles. Sol Charles finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
75.36
John Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.03
1-0Miguel Nonda catches Ronnie Marr on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.10
Andy Lloyd knocks the ball forward to Edward Merson. Edward Merson makes a probing pass to Sol Charles. Sol Charles shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
83.24
Robert Joachim makes a probing pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.05
Graham Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Marr. Ronnie Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Tobías Rodríguez is on top of it.
85.41
John Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.51
Stuart Duberry makes a simple pass to Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman shoots from 25 yards but Marcus Fowler is on top of it.
90.00
John Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Fowler who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
Scorers
| Sol Charles 39 |