Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southend United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Southend United and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.11
0-0Xavier Montalvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Dennis Dublin.
8.53
0-0Giacomo Belleri threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.21
Robert Gallagher sees Hugo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
14.58
Adam Hapgood passes the ball forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Morris.
15.58
0-0Eric Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Shota Van Putten. Shota Van Putten flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Castelli controls it well on his chest. Cristian Castelli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.15
Without breaking stride, Shota Van Putten plays the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
21.08
0-0Scott Hansen clumsily knocks into Eric Zimmermann. The referee warns Scott Hansen to calm down! Eric Zimmermann runs off the knock.
22.39
Adam Hapgood hacks Eric Zimmermann from behind! The referee warns Adam Hapgood to calm down! Eric Zimmermann runs off the knock.
24.30
Hugo Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Robert Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Robert Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.34
Stuart Mcallister barges into Scott Hansen. The referee warns Stuart Mcallister to calm down! Scott Hansen runs off the knock.
27.07
Cristian Castelli makes a simple pass to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.21
Jermaine Newton threads a neat ball through to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess advances inside the box! Harvey Burgess side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.42
Scott Hansen takes the throw-in. Jermaine Newton makes a probing pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess threads a neat ball through to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.59
Paul Allman flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Defoe who brings the ball under control. Spencer Defoe makes a probing pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.04
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Jonas Linke. Jonas Linke laces a weighted ball forward to Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher runs straight at the defence! Robert Gallagher comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.01
0-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Colin McGrory replacing Ashley Seaman .
69.36
With a delightful solo run, Kieron Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. Kieron Mcgreal runs straight at the defence! Kieron Mcgreal rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.12
1-0Jonas Linke makes a simple pass to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri makes a simple pass to Cristian Castelli. Without breaking stride, Cristian Castelli plays the ball forward to Shota Van Putten who has made a great run into the box. Shota Van Putten shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southend United!
83.45
Spencer Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Montalvo controls it well on his chest. Xavier Montalvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Dennis Dublin reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.18
Kieron Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
85.25
1-0Sebastian Sanchez barges into Robert Gallagher. The referee calls over Sebastian Sanchez and shows him a yellow card! Robert Gallagher runs off the knock.
87.49
Shota Van Putten barges into Xavier Montalvo. Shota Van Putten is warned by the referee! Xavier Montalvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Scott Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shota Van Putten of Southend United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dennis Dublin (GK)
8
2. Colin Morris (DEF)
6
3. Eric Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
7
5. Jonas Linke (DEF)
6
6. Giacomo Belleri (MID)
7
7. Robert Gallagher (MID)
7
8. Shota Van Putten (MID)
9
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Cristian Castelli (ATT)
8
11. Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
12. Simon Summerbee (MID)
0
13. Mick Howey (GK)
0
14. Omer Bishop (ATT)
0
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
4
4. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
7
5. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
6. Xavier Montalvo (MID)
6
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
7
8. Scott Hansen (MID)
6
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. Max Chandler (DEF)
0
13. Demetrio Corini (MID)
0
14. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6