Match Report
| Southend United | Southend United |  |  | Halifax Town | Halifax Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Martin Powell | M. Powell |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Wayne Plowright | W. Plowright | |||||||||
| Jason Keane | J. Keane | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Carl Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Cutler | N. Cutler | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Jamie Watson | J. Watson | |||||||||
| Noel Mike | N. Mike | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Kelvin Murphy | K. Murphy | |||||||||
| Jason Jackson | J. Jackson | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Trevor Barry | T. Barry | |||||||||
| Kelvin Bridges | K. Bridges | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Simon Mccann | S. Mccann | |||||||||
| Adam Mowbray | A. Mowbray | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Kemal Gordon | K. Gordon | |||||||||
| Alan Dryden | A. Dryden | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Anthony Bower | A. Bower | |||||||||
| Robert Grantt | R. Grantt | | 43 | M | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Tommy Guppy | T. Guppy | |||||||||
| Neil McStay | N. McStay |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Patrick Bould | P. Bould | |||||||||
| Edward Joseph | E. Joseph | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Eoin Ball | E. Ball | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Halifax Town. A crowd of 2,550 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Halifax Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Halifax Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Patrick Bould catches Noel Mike on the ankles. The referee calls over Patrick Bould and shows him a yellow card! Noel Mike gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.43
0-0Anthony Bower advances with the ball. Anthony Bower shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.40
Simon Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ball. Eoin Ball shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.17
Simon Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.35
0-0Simon Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Ball. Eoin Ball shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.15
Simon Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ball. Eoin Ball shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
22.37
Jamie Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Barry. Trevor Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
27.47
Kelvin Murphy knocks the ball forward to Kemal Gordon. Kemal Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.24
Noel Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Mowbray. Adam Mowbray makes a simple pass to Edward Joseph. Edward Joseph plays a perfect one-two with Neil McStay and rushes in on goal... Edward Joseph rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Wayne Plowright.
34.34
Simon Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ball. Eoin Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.43
Trevor Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Ball. Eoin Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Halifax Town kick off!
54.05
0-0Jason Jackson catches Trevor Barry on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Jackson and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Barry runs off the knock.
55.01
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.40
Trevor Barry makes a probing pass to Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Martin Powell manages to keep it out.
60.26
Simon Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.54
Adam Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Neil McStay. Neil McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Wayne Plowright easily smothers it!
67.37
Alan Dryden takes it forward alone. Alan Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Joseph. Edward Joseph tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
69.42
1-0Kelvin Bridges sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McStay. Neil McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.49
Noel Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Mowbray. Adam Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Neil McStay. Neil McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Joseph. Edward Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.16
Kelvin Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Kelvin Murphy passes the ball forward to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.53
Adam Mowbray threads the ball through to Neil McStay. Neil McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Wayne Plowright!
90.00
1-0Carl Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Guppy. Tommy Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Mike.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Neil McStay 69 |