Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Southend United get the match underway!

3.16 0-0

Gialuca Bellavista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd hits a low pass to David Elliott. David Elliott puts a great ball through. Paul Impey runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

4.14 0-0

Paul Impey catches Hugo Tavares on the ankles. Paul Impey is shown the yellow card! Hugo Tavares runs off the knock.

6.41 0-0

Jason Gordon makes a probing pass to Luis Aguilar. Luis Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Watson who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Aguilar. Luis Aguilar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Teddy Ferron manages to keep it out.

8.37 0-0

Samuel Ramos sees Robert Gallagher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Paulo Ferreira cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

10.14 0-0

Matthew Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to David Elliott. David Elliott edges inside the box! David Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

12.34 0-0

Gialuca Bellavista takes it forward alone. Gialuca Bellavista sees David Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Elliott threads the ball through to Syd Thomson but he's offside!

14.46 0-1

Regis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Paulo Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Bierhoff with no chance!! Goal for Southend United!

18.47 0-1

Philipp Haller threads the ball through to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Ferron comfortably smothers it!

26.19 0-1

Samuel Ramos catches Gialuca Bellavista on the ankles. The referee brings Samuel Ramos to one side and gives him a warning! Gialuca Bellavista stretches but gets up unharmed.

28.21 0-1

Jason Gordon hacks Samuel Ramos from behind! Jason Gordon is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.

30.06 0-1

Paul Impey receives the ball from a throw-in from Matthew Lloyd. Paul Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!

32.34 0-1

Regis Kanoute flicks a high ball forward to Giannis Kamaras who takes it down. Giannis Kamaras flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Goldberg.

36.25 0-1

Philipp Haller plays the ball forward to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd brings the ball forward. Matthew Lloyd makes a great pass forward. Ronnie Watson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

39.34 1-1

Matthew Lloyd threads the ball through to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson edges inside the box! Syd Thomson takes a shot at goal. Syd Thomson scores for Everton!!

42.04 1-1

Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Luis Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Luis Aguilar plays the ball forward to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd shoots from long range but it flies just off target!

44.17 1-1

Robert Gallagher makes an attacking run forward. Robert Gallagher shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!

45.00 2-1

Philipp Haller flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Matthew Lloyd makes a simple pass to David Elliott. David Elliott plays a one-two with Ronnie Watson and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from David Elliott provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Elliott!

45.00 2-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 2-1

Everton kick off!

49.05 2-1

Nwankwo Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Robert Gallagher. Nwankwo Sturridge is warned by the referee! Robert Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.

57.55 2-1

Giannis Kamaras flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ramos controls it well on his chest. Samuel Ramos makes a probing pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Nicolas Bierhoff. Excellent save.

61.52 2-1

Jason Carter clumsily knocks into Luis Aguilar. Jason Carter is shown the yellow card! Luis Aguilar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

65.46 2-1

Luis Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!

67.43 2-1

Gialuca Bellavista makes a beautiful solo run. Gialuca Bellavista sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Gialuca Bellavista plays the ball forward to Anthony Salmon who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Anthony Salmon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!

77.54 2-1

Rabiu Nwakire hacks Simon Blake from behind! The referee warns Rabiu Nwakire to calm down! Simon Blake grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

78.24 2-1

Samuel Ramos makes a probing pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.

83.19 2-1

Simon Blake hacks Rabiu Nwakire from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rabiu Nwakire hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

87.41 2-1

Luis Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott advances inside the box! Some good footwork from David Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!

89.33 2-2

Colin Morris sees space and advances. Colin Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira flicks the ball with his head. Nicolas Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

90.00 2-2

The referee blows the final whistle