Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Southend United. A crowd of 8,893 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off and get the match underway!
4.24
1-0Aaron Drake threads a neat ball through to Mark Laver. Mark Laver knocks the ball forward, putting Artur Neves through on goal. Artur Neves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Dennis Dublin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.00
1-0Showing composure, Aaron Drake plays the ball forward to Artur Neves. Artur Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Beckham. Dennis Beckham whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
16.20
1-0Kemal Drake knocks the ball forward to Artur Neves. Artur Neves knocks the ball forward to Mark Laver. Mark Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.21
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Giacomo Belleri plays the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli powers a header at goal but is denied by Andy Rufus. Excellent save.
26.11
Shota Van Putten chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.02
Jonas Linke flicks a high pass forward to Robert Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Robert Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
39.08
1-0Cristiano Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Laver. Mark Laver sees Anthony Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Laver but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.28
Kemal Drake flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Drake controls it well on his chest. Aaron Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves makes a probing pass to Anthony Woodgate but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
49.02
Shota Van Putten flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tavares collects the pass. Hugo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.12
Eric Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Robert Gallagher collects the pass. Robert Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.53
Shota Van Putten flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Castelli who takes it down. Cristian Castelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.43
Shota Van Putten threads the ball through to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares plays a one-two with Giacomo Belleri and rushes in on goal... Hugo Tavares takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicholas Vassell plays the ball forward to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
63.27
Stuart Mcallister sees Hugo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
72.38
Dale Morris makes a simple pass to Kemal Drake. Kemal Drake flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Neves and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Vassell shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.40
Eric Zimmermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Colin Morris flicks a high pass forward. Shota Van Putten collects the pass. Shota Van Putten chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.04
Shota Van Putten flicks a high pass forward. Robert Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Robert Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
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
| Artur Neves 4 Nicholas Vassell 72 | Cristian Castelli 49, 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristian Castelli of Southend United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Rufus (GK)
7
2. Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Dale Morris (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Drake (MID)
6
6. Nicholas Vassell (MID)
8
7. Dennis Beckham (MID)
6
8. Aaron Drake (MID)
6
9. Artur Neves (ATT)
8
10. Mark Laver (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Woodgate (ATT)
6
12. Lee Seaman (DEF)
0
13. Jorge Quaresma (ATT)
0
14. Jacob Campbell (DEF)
0
1. Dennis Dublin (GK)
6
2. Colin Morris (DEF)
6
3. Eric Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Linke (DEF)
6
6. Giacomo Belleri (MID)
7
7. Robert Gallagher (MID)
6
8. Shota Van Putten (MID)
7
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
7
10. Cristian Castelli (ATT)
9
11. Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
12. Simon Summerbee (MID)
0
13. Mick Howey (GK)
0
14. Omer Bishop (ATT)
0