Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Southend UnitedSouthend United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby63
G
1
G
61Scott KirklandS. Kirkland
Paolo MccannP. Mccann67
D
2
D
57Alistair DaviesA. Davies
Stan PearceS. Pearce54
D
3
D
51Gavin MilliganG. Milligan
Robert FormonR. Formon50
D
4
D
47Edward WhelanE. Whelan
Rio BlakeR. Blake73
M
5
D
47Nigel StoneN. Stone
Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby52
M
6
M
55Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes
Stan NichollsS. Nicholls49
M
captain7
M
55Max BenjaminM. Benjamin
Peter ChristieP. Christie43
M
8
A
46Nigel MilburnN. Milburn
Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi62
A
9
A
43Jacob WhiteJ. White
Renato De SoleR. De Sole57
A
10captain
A
42Nwankwo WoodgateN. Woodgate
Robert LampardR. Lampard53
A
11
A
39Julian LawrenceJ. Lawrence
 
Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu52
A
12
G
56Darius MoncurD. Moncur
Ross WhiteR. White50
A
13
M
53Henry BouldH. Bould
Ian CollymoreI. Collymore46
A
14
M
51Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Southend United. A crowd of 4,330 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Boateng.


0.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
3.49
Jacob White barges into Stan Pearce. The referee calls over Jacob White and warns him to calm down! Stan Pearce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.21
Peter Christie hits a low pass to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Scott Kirkland. Excellent save.
12.57
Les Huckerby flicks a high ball forward to Amedeo Grossi who takes it down. Amedeo Grossi shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Scott Kirkland. What a great pair of hands!
14.32
Max Benjamin makes a simple pass to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.12
Stan Pearce knocks the ball forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby sees Robert Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Stone.
24.55
Edward Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Jacob White collects the pass. Jacob White shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
26.12
Cristiano Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Milburn collects the pass. Nigel Milburn shoots from outside the area but somehow Ronnie Huckerby manages to keep it out.
28.14
Paolo Mccann threads a neat ball through to Peter Christie. Peter Christie makes an attacking run forward. Peter Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.58
Peter Christie hits a low pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.25
Paolo Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Les Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Huckerby decides to run forward with the ball. Les Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.39
Paolo Mccann decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Mccann knocks the ball forward to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.06
Gavin Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Woodgate plays a one-two with Jacob White and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nwankwo Woodgate provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United get the second half underway!
47.35
Peter Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.24
Gavin Milligan makes a probing pass to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate collects the pass. Nwankwo Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance. Ronnie Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
51.16
Les Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.26
Edward Whelan threads a neat ball through to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate shoots from long range. Ronnie Huckerby effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.21
Max Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Rio Blake. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.15
Cristiano Antunes takes a quick throw-in. Max Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.13
Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Henry Bould replacing Nwankwo Woodgate .
61.17
Les Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
65.37
With vision, Darius Moncur plays the ball forward to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence makes a great pass forward. Nigel Milburn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.24
Gavin Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Antunes. With a delightful solo run, Cristiano Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Cristiano Antunes shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.47
Stan Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Peter Christie collects the pass. Peter Christie flicks a high ball forward to Renato De Sole who takes it down. Renato De Sole shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle! That brings them level!
72.41
Nigel Milburn hacks Stan Pearce from behind! Nigel Milburn is warned by the referee! Stan Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.37
Les Huckerby flicks a high pass forward to Renato De Sole who brings the ball under control. Renato De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
77.26
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ian Collymore replacing Peter Christie, Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls and Harvey Ehiogu replacing Rio Blake .
78.30
Alistair Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Lawrence!
80.30
Southend United have made a substitution with Marvin Bowyer replacing Gavin Milligan .
89.33
Robert Lampard clumsily knocks into Marvin Bowyer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Bowyer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

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

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.9%
40.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Renato De Sole 69
Nwankwo Woodgate 42
Julian Lawrence 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Woodgate of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
7
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
7
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5.Rio Blake (MID)
6
6.Les Huckerby (MID)
7
7.Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
8.Peter Christie (MID)
8
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)
6
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
13.Ross White (ATT)
6
14.Ian Collymore (ATT)
6

1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2.Alistair Davies (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Milligan (DEF)
7
4.Edward Whelan (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Stone (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Antunes (MID)
7
7.Max Benjamin (MID)yellow card
7
8.Nigel Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Jacob White (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Julian Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13.Henry Bould (MID)
6
14.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6