Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,238 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.
0.00
Luton Town kick off!
8.20
Nigel Stone makes a simple pass to Henry Bould. Henry Bould makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Bould plays a quick one-two with Jacob White and rushes in on goal... Henry Bould rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.57
Gareth Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Davies. The referee calls over Gareth Nicholls and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Davies runs off the knock.
15.01
Frank Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Adam Mcgreal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Mcgreal threads the ball through to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.33
Marvin Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate plays a one-two with Julian Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Woodgate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
24.22
Adam Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
30.09
Mervin Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Bould. Henry Bould threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate hits a low pass to Jacob White. Jacob White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.29
Marvin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Ince.
38.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Max Burbage laces a weighted ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
39.03
Marvin Bowyer passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.19
Eoin Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Metzger who takes it down. Sebastian Metzger shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Henry Bould threads a neat ball through to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence rushes past Frank Delaney! Julian Lawrence side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
47.27
Adam Mcgreal surges forward with the ball. Adam Mcgreal edges inside the box! Adam Mcgreal comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
48.02
Max Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.45
Henry Bould barges into Max Burbage. The referee calls over Henry Bould and shows him a yellow card! Max Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.43
With a delightful solo run, Eoin Atherton stretches the opposition's defence. Eoin Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.31
Henry Bould flicks a high pass forward to Jacob White who brings the ball under control. Jacob White shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.33
Southend United have made a substitution with Darius Moncur replacing Marvin Bowyer .Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Demetrio Pavan replacing Francis Barrett and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.36
Mervin Lloyd hacks Demetrio Pavan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demetrio Pavan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.07
Henry Bould makes a probing pass to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.15
Alistair Davies flicks a high ball forward to Henry Bould who takes it down. Henry Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Coppinger.
72.16
Max Burbage clumsily knocks into Darius Moncur. The referee calls over Max Burbage and shows him a yellow card! Darius Moncur runs off the knock.
73.34
Darius Moncur threads a neat ball through to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence makes a pass forward but Jacob White makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.17
Southend United have made a substitution with James Croft replacing Mervin Lloyd .
83.16
James Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Bould. Henry Bould laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Massimiliano Malafronte comfortably picks it out of the air!
87.08
Gareth Nicholls hacks Edward Whelan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Gareth Nicholls!! Edward Whelan runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.7%
49.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry Bould of Southend United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Kirkland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mervin Lloyd (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Edward Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Bould (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Marvin Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nigel Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Lawrence (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Darius Moncur (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Croft (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gareth Nicholls (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 3 |
| 11. | Francis Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Demetrio Pavan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |








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