Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off!
4.56
1-0Regis Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.22
1-0Hugo Tavares threads a neat ball through to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard runs straight at the defence! Pedro Bouchard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.09
Lars Maier hits a low pass to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.22
Chris Barrett plays the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.45
1-0Mick Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira collects the pass. Paulo Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Carter. Some world-class footwork from Jason Carter provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Chris Barrett.
16.21
1-0Elena Fernandez sees space and advances. Elena Fernandez shoots from long range. Teddy Ferron gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
20.50
Malte Ritzinger sees space and advances. Malte Ritzinger shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Ferron with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
24.01
Chris Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Dos Santos controls it well on his chest. Philippe Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.08
Dominique Cloarec flicks a high ball forward to Abel Ferreira who takes it down. Abel Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.31
Regis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Jason Carter collects the pass. Jason Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares skips past Chris Barrett! Some awkward footwork from Hugo Tavares provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Chris Barrett's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.09
1-1Corner kick to Southend United. Filipe Carvalho plays it to the near post. Paulo Ferreira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.24
Chris Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Philippe Dos Santos shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.00
Elena Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
39.18
With a delightful solo run, Chris Barrett stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.26
1-1Pasquale Di Vaio barges into Pedro Bouchard. The referee calls over Pasquale Di Vaio and warns him to calm down! Pedro Bouchard runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southend United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
47.30
1-1Fernando Antunes barges into Paulo Ferreira. The referee calls over Fernando Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.15
Jason Carter barges into Dominique Cloarec. Jason Carter is shown the yellow card! Dominique Cloarec runs off the knock.
51.54
Samuel Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira plays a one-two with Jason Carter and advances towards the goal... Paulo Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Chris Barrett's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.25
Samuel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Louis Gerritsen collects the pass. Louis Gerritsen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jason Carter. Jason Carter takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.36
Colin Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Carvalho. Filipe Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Vicente with no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
61.36
3-1Aston Villa have made a substitution with Romano Versteeg replacing Nicolas Menendez .
63.06
3-1Samuel Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Elena Fernandez. Samuel Ramos is shown the yellow card! Elena Fernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.40
Elena Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Malte Ritzinger who gracefully takes it down. Malte Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.13
Philippe Dos Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.15
Malte Ritzinger knocks the ball forward to Lars Maier. Lars Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Teddy Ferron is on top of it.
75.18
Samuel Ramos brings the ball forward. Samuel Ramos advances inside the box! Samuel Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.55
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Del Beckham replacing Fernando Antunes .
84.16
Filipe Carvalho takes a quick throw-in, which Mick Dublin takes on the chest. Mick Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regis Kanoute. Regis Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares makes a deft header. Juan Vicente punches it away to safety.
87.09
Louis Gerritsen catches Abel Ferreira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.26
Elena Fernandez catches Samuel Ramos on the ankles. The referee calls over Elena Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Ramos runs off the knock.
90.00
Colin Morris pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Morris threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira plays a one-two with Pedro Bouchard and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paulo Ferreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Louis Gerritsen of Southend United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Teddy Ferron (GK)
7
2. Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3. Colin Morris (DEF)
7
4. Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
5. Filipe Carvalho (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Ramos (MID)
7
7. Jason Carter (MID)
7
8. Louis Gerritsen (MID)
9
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Bouchard (ATT)
8
11. Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
8
12. Giannis Kamaras (DEF)
0
13. Ross Mike (MID)
0
14. Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
0
1. Juan Vicente (GK)
7
2. Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
6
3. Dominique Cloarec (DEF)
6
4. Chris Barrett (DEF)
8
5. Abel Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Philippe Dos Santos (MID)
6
7. Elena Fernandez (MID)
6
8. Malte Ritzinger (MID)
8
9. Fernando Antunes (ATT)
5
10. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
6
11. Lars Maier (ATT)
6
12. Romano Versteeg (ATT)
6
13. Del Beckham (ATT)
6
14. Noel Formon (ATT)
0