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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
Southend United kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
Nigel James chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! David McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.51
Samuel Ramos threads the ball through to Ross Mike. Ross Mike flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu Nwakire controls it well on his chest. Rabiu Nwakire makes a probing pass to Aaron Bastin but he's offside!
12.32
Bjšrn van der Wal threads the ball through to Joe Froggatt. Joe Froggatt makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Froggatt plays a quick one-two with Jean-Jacques Beda and rushes in on goal... Joe Froggatt takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.30
Nigel James flicks a high pass forward. Liam Mills holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Mills sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by David McCoist!
21.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Joe Froggatt plays the ball forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Beda. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Jacques Beda connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
26.02
Aaron Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Gareth Fortune. Aaron Bastin is shown the yellow card! Gareth Fortune grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.11
Bjšrn van der Wal knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. David McCoist gets down and covers it.
30.38
Liam Mills threads a neat ball through to Nick Van Der Sar. Nick Van Der Sar shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
38.45
Alex McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Van Der Sar. Nick Van Der Sar hits a low pass to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Liam Mills. Regis Kanoute barges into Liam Mills. Liam Mills appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
39.14
Filipe Carvalho gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Hugo Tavares plays a scrappy one-two with Rabiu Nwakire and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hugo Tavares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.32
Gareth Fortune threads the ball through to Bjšrn van der Wal. Bjšrn van der Wal passes the ball forward to Joe Froggatt. Joe Froggatt shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley 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
Burnley start the second half!
47.10
Anthony Wright threads a neat ball through to Ross Mike. Ross Mike makes an attacking run forward. Ross Mike makes a defence splitting pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.40
Joe Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Liam Mills. Liam Mills sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.00
With a delightful solo run, Joe Froggatt stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Mills but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.52
Samuel Ramos barges into Liam Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.28
Samuel Ramos threads the ball through to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin passes the ball forward but Hugo Tavares is offside!
55.47
Samuel Ramos takes a quick throw-in, which Ross Mike takes on the chest. Ross Mike flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu Nwakire controls it well on his chest. Rabiu Nwakire makes a defence splitting pass to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.57
Southend United have made a substitution with Gabriel Del Sol replacing Aaron Bastin .Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Marc Beck replacing Franco Maniero and Steffen Dehm replacing Alex McNeill .
61.57
Burnley are dictating the run of play here today.
63.24
Joe Froggatt brings the ball forward. Joe Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Marc Beck. Marc Beck is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.59
Filipe Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Mike. With great vision, Ross Mike plays the ball forward to Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.29
Ross Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Ross Mike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
69.22
Ross Mike sees Gabriel Del Sol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Del Sol tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.30
Joe Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Marc Beck. Marc Beck shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.08
Regis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Ross Mike collects the pass. Ross Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Ross Mike. Ross Mike makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.38
Southend United have made a substitution with Kieron Shearer replacing Rabiu Nwakire .Burnley have made a substitution with John Green replacing Liam Mills .
85.38
Joe Froggatt catches Samuel Ramos on the ankles. The referee warns Joe Froggatt to calm down! Samuel Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.31
Kieron Shearer darts forward. Kieron Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.421052631579 vs 56.578947368421
Play Area
Home team third: 28.95%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 26.32%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ross Mike of Southend United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Colin Morris (DEF)
6
3. Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Ross Mike (MID)
9
7. Samuel Ramos (MID)
6
8. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
6
9. Aaron Bastin (ATT)
5
10. Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
6
11. Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
6

12. Kieron Shearer (MID)
6
13. Gabriel Del Sol (MID)
6
14. Andres Alonso (MID)
0

6
4. Alex McNeill (DEF)
6
6. Joe Froggatt (MID)
9
7. Liam Mills (MID)
6
8. Nigel James (MID)
6
8
10. Franco Maniero (ATT)
6

12. Steffen Dehm (ATT)
6
13. John Green (DEF)
6
14. Marc Beck (DEF)
6