Match Report
| Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ben Heskey | B. Heskey |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 | | Oleg Stamp | O. Stamp | |||||||||
| Nicholas Greaves | N. Greaves | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Robert Allman | R. Allman | |||||||||
| Marc Lawton | M. Lawton | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 38 | | Mervin Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Spencer Walsh | S. Walsh | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Lomano Riza | L. Riza | |||||||||
| Carl Mccann | C. Mccann | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 49 | | Wayne Armstrong | W. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 41 | | Wayne Lampard | W. Lampard | |||||||||
| Patrick Moss | P. Moss | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 36 | | Liam Anderton | L. Anderton | |||||||||
| Carlton Naylor | C. Naylor | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 35 | | Marvin Hunt | M. Hunt | |||||||||
| Wes Taylor | W. Taylor | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Martin Lawrence | M. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Bill Kitson | B. Kitson | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Nigel Unsworth | N. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Gilles Jack | G. Jack | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Morris Howey | M. Howey | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Southend United. A crowd of 2,748 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Ian Davies passes the ball forward to Gilles Jack. Gilles Jack shoots from 25 yards. Oleg Stamp easily smothers it.
3.18
0-0Carl Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Naylor. Carlton Naylor knocks the ball forward to Bill Kitson. Bill Kitson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
4.14
Spencer Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Davies. Ian Davies threads the ball through to Wes Taylor. Wes Taylor shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Oleg Stamp!
10.02
Liam Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Howey. Morris Howey goes all the way! Morris Howey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.19
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.52
0-0Carl Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Naylor. Carlton Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Taylor. Wes Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.29
Ian Davies makes a simple pass to Gilles Jack. Gilles Jack sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.55
Spencer Walsh passes the ball forward to Patrick Moss. Patrick Moss sees space and advances. Patrick Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Taylor. Wes Taylor directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.59
Liam Anderton sees a break and surges forward. Liam Anderton tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.02
Lomano Riza threads the ball through to Liam Anderton. Liam Anderton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
26.18
Patrick Moss makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Moss shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
30.06
Wayne Armstrong passes the ball forward to Martin Lawrence. Martin Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ben Heskey easily smothers it!
32.58
0-0Patrick Moss slams into Liam Anderton with his studs up. Patrick Moss is shown the red card!! Liam Anderton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.49
Ian Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.35
0-0Wes Taylor catches Robert Allman on the ankles. The referee calls over Wes Taylor and warns him to calm down! Robert Allman runs off the knock.
40.12
Wayne Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Howey. Morris Howey finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.51
Gilles Jack comes in with a late challenge on Liam Anderton. Gilles Jack is given a warning by the referee! Liam Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
47.12
Ian Davies barges into Liam Anderton. Ian Davies is given a warning by the referee! Liam Anderton runs off the knock.
51.03
1-0Carlton Naylor advances with the ball. Carlton Naylor shoots from long range. Carlton Naylor scores for Macclesfield Town!!
55.08
Spencer Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Naylor. Carlton Naylor decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.17
Wayne Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Howey. Morris Howey whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
59.00
Spencer Walsh threads the ball through to Ian Davies. Ian Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Taylor. Wes Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Kitson. Bill Kitson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.36
Liam Anderton makes a probing pass to Martin Lawrence. Martin Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ben Heskey manages to gather it comfortably.
63.58
75.08
Wayne Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ben Heskey had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
78.15
Macclesfield Town are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.26
Macclesfield Town are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.34
Ian Davies passes the ball forward to Wes Taylor. Wes Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Kitson. Bill Kitson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.08
Southend United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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