Match Report

0.00 0-0

Middlesbrough start the match!

3.21 0-1

Jonathan Joachim makes a simple pass to Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Serena controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Mirko Serena provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

10.30 1-1

Jason Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to John Keegan. John Keegan skips past Jacob Rankin! Some silky footwork from John Keegan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Keegan!

14.28 1-1

Jacob Rankin makes a simple pass to Alfred Upson. Alfred Upson surges forward with the ball. Alfred Upson cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alfred Upson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ledley Butt gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!

15.37 1-1

Eddie Kitson catches Dennis Pearson on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddie Kitson and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

16.07 1-1

Dennis Pearson passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero threads a neat ball through to Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Nigel Scowcroft as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

17.12 1-1

Matthew Britton takes a quick corner, playing it short to John Keegan. Jacob Rankin steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.

24.53 2-1

Datti Mohamed Del Piero chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

30.30 2-1

Matt Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Bower. Matt Lawton is warned by the referee! Sylvain Bower grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

36.38 2-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

38.26 2-1

Alistair Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Matt Lawton. Alistair Shearer is warned by the referee! Matt Lawton stretches but gets up unharmed.

44.55 2-1

Nwankwo Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Lua-Lua. Jason Lua-Lua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Britton. Matthew Britton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

45.00 2-1

Nwankwo Henry flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Plowright who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Brendan Plowright laces a weighted ball forward to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer rushes past Alfred Upson! Alistair Shearer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!

45.00 2-1

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 2-1

Southend United kick off!

47.20 2-1

Dennis Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Wilcox. Anthony Wilcox knocks the ball forward to John Keegan. John Keegan shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Nigel Scowcroft. What a save!

55.32 2-1

Jonathan Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Darren Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Henry whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!

59.48 2-1

Jacob Rankin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jacob Rankin makes a simple pass to Seth Stamp. Seth Stamp makes a simple pass, allowing Jonathan Joachim to run into the box. Jonathan Joachim cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

60.13 2-1

Southend United have made a substitution with Kelvin Richards replacing Dennis Pearce .

66.01 2-1

Jonathan Joachim threads the ball through to Eddie Kitson. Eddie Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Butt who gathers it comfortably.

72.12 2-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Wilcox plays the ball forward to John Keegan. John Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Bower. Sylvain Bower jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!

73.25 2-1

Alfred Upson flicks a high ball forward to Darren Henry who takes it down. Darren Henry sees Mirko Serena just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mirko Serena side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

75.07 2-1

Kelvin Richards sees space and advances. Kelvin Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena plays a quick one-two with Eddie Kitson and rushes in on goal... Mirko Serena shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

77.49 2-1

Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Dean Jacobs replacing Eddie Kitson and Alec Gemmill replacing Darren Henry .

83.20 2-1

Jason Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

85.31 2-1

Dennis Pearson receives the ball from a throw-in from Anthony Wilcox. Dennis Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Henry. Nwankwo Henry sees Datti Mohamed Del Piero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Datti Mohamed Del Piero knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Britton. Matthew Britton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Matt Lawton is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

90.00 2-1

The referee whistles full-time!