Match Report

0.00 0-0

Southend United kick off and get the first half underway!

3.46 0-0

Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Young.

8.13 0-0

Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Ian Swift controls it well on his chest. Ian Swift shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!

14.22 1-0

Simon Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Crooks!

21.32 1-0

David Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Thierry Ince. Thierry Ince plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Swift and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thierry Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

22.25 1-0

David Shields passes the ball forward to Dean Wilcox. With vision, Dean Wilcox plays the ball forward to Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Swift but the referee indicates it's offside!

28.32 1-0

Ruel Finney flicks a high pass forward. Dean Wilcox comfortably collects the pass. Dean Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Ian Swift collects the pass. Ian Swift shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

32.42 1-1

Ruel Finney flicks a high pass forward. Dean Wilcox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Wilcox takes it forward alone. Dean Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

36.29 1-1

Nigel Robson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nigel Robson shoots from distance but it is miles over!

38.19 1-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

39.43 1-1

Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Mick Fortune holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!

40.50 1-1

Ronnie Simonsen barges into Ruel Finney. The referee calls over Ronnie Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

42.52 1-1

Daniel Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales sees Mick Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Fortune shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

45.00 1-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!

47.17 1-1

Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!

48.57 1-1

Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

49.57 1-1

Dean Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Brighton who brings the ball under control. Gavin Brighton tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!

53.56 1-1

Dean Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton hits a low pass to Thierry Ince. Thierry Ince cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!

55.12 1-1

Rio Bellamy hits a low pass to Thierry Ince. With some swift thinking, Thierry Ince plays the ball forward to Ian Swift who has made a great run into the box. Ian Swift comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!

57.05 1-1

Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Luke Crooks collects the pass. Luke Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

59.52 1-1

Rio Bellamy hits a low pass to Ian Swift. Ian Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brighton but the referee indicates it's offside!

60.00 2-1

Cristiano Valente threads the ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune deftly passes the ball to Michael Williamson, releasing him through on goal. Michael Williamson takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hamada Hassli had no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!

62.00 2-1

Southend United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

66.34 2-1

Richard Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Simon Scales who takes it down. Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Luke Crooks collects the pass. Luke Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

67.43 2-1

Simon Scales runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Scales shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!

75.48 2-1

Ruel Finney passes the ball forward to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Ian Swift. Ian Swift plays a one-two with Thierry Ince and advances towards the goal... Ian Swift shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!

77.56 2-1

Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

84.09 2-1

Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Ince comfortably collects the pass. Thierry Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brighton but the referee indicates it's offside!

87.50 2-1

Nigel Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

90.00 2-1

The whistle indicates full-time!