Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 10,127 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Beagrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ipswich Town kicking off!
4.44
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Lowe plays the ball forward to Chris Parker. Chris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jorge Soares gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
6.57
0-0Leon Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
9.25
0-0Jason Granville pushes up the pitch. Jason Granville threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.48
Mervin Windass hits a low pass to Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern darts forward. Leon Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.51
Pascal Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts controls it well on his chest. Scott Potts rushes past Giampaolo Firicano! Scott Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.35
0-1Colin Lowe knocks the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd edges inside the box! Mervin Boyd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.34
Lomano Philips sees Mervin Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boyd shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
27.01
Mervin Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Firicano. Giampaolo Firicano sees Eddie Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.39
Dominic Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Lumsdon.
30.21
0-1Daniel Brown catches Chris Parker on the ankles. Daniel Brown is shown the yellow card! Chris Parker runs off the knock.
32.31
Chris Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.51
Dominic Mcallister passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.21
Seeing a gap ahead, José Navarrete plays the ball forward to Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.55
0-1Chris Parker knocks the ball forward to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mervin Boyd is offside!
40.17
0-1Ipswich Town are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Southend United start the second half!
47.31
Giampaolo Firicano threads a neat ball through to Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers laces a weighted ball forward to Leon Mcgovern. Leon Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Granville.
55.56
José Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.35
Mervin Windass flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Daniel Brown laces a through ball forward to Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Zubizarreta. Leonardo Zubizarreta makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.54
Colin Lowe threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampaolo Firicano.
63.04
Pascal Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes shoots from long range but Jorge Soares reads it well. Quality keeping!
66.08
José Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Leon Mcgovern collects the pass. Leon Mcgovern shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.55
Without breaking stride, Chris Parker plays the ball forward to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes plays a one-two with Mervin Boyd and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mark Haynes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jorge Soares.
69.21
0-1Pascal Wesselmann takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Colin Lowe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.54
Chris Parker flicks a high ball forward to Scott Potts who takes it down. Scott Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
73.09
Lomano Philips flicks a high pass forward. Chris Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Chris Parker plays the ball forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts knocks the ball forward to Marc Kistner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.05
Dominic Mcallister sees space and advances. Dominic Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Rodgers. Eddie Rodgers makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
79.55
Pascal Wesselmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.54
Francis Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mcallister collects the pass. Dominic Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Rodgers who takes it down. Eddie Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Lumsdon.
83.01
Patrick Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd makes a probing pass to Mark Haynes. Mark Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.40
David Edworthy flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mcallister who takes it down. Dominic Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Mcallister edges inside the box! Dominic Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
With great vision, Patrick Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Pascal Wesselmann. Pascal Wesselmann sees Mark Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Haynes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mervin Boyd 22 Scott Potts 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Soares (GK)
7
2. Giampaolo Firicano (DEF)
6
3. David Edworthy (DEF)
6
4. Mervin Windass (DEF)
6
5. Francis Beckham (MID)
6
6. José Navarrete (MID)
6
7. Dominic Mcallister (MID)
8
8. Leonardo Zubizarreta (MID)
6
9. Daniel Brown (MID)
5
10. Leon Mcgovern (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Rodgers (ATT)
6
12. Morris Heskey (DEF)
0
13. Egutu Babayaro (MID)
0
14. Alistair Heskey (ATT)
0
1. Alan Howells (GK)
6
2. Patrick Lumsdon (DEF)
6
3. Jason Granville (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Philips (DEF)
6
5. Colin Lowe (MID)
7
6. Chris Parker (MID)
8
7. Pascal Wesselmann (MID)
7
8. Marc Kistner (MID)
6
9. Mervin Boyd (ATT)
9
10. Scott Potts (ATT)
8
11. Mark Haynes (ATT)
8
12. Jacob Ball (DEF)
0
13. Carlos Salinas (GK)
0
14. Steve Potts (MID)
0