Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off!
4.04
0-0Johnny Thimothée sweeps the ball long. Dragan Sladakovic tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ricardo Marco Aurelio!
8.06
0-0Marvin Lawrence hacks Thierry Sherwood from behind! The referee calls over Marvin Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Thierry Sherwood carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.11
0-0Thierry Sherwood takes it forward alone. Thierry Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.18
0-0Don Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards Mile Grella. Mile Grella is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
16.41
Don Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Greig.
22.05
0-0Viktor Wick barges into Mike Best. The referee calls over Viktor Wick and shows him a yellow card! Mike Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.23
Thierry Sherwood makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Sherwood plays a perfect one-two with Mike Best and rushes in on goal... Thierry Sherwood shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Amine Belgherbi easily smothers it!
28.31
Marvin Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.06
Armin Schnoor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic goes all the way! Dragan Sladakovic makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.54
Terry Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Grella. Mile Grella knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
38.48
Viktor Wick threads the ball through to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson takes it forward alone. Terry Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Swansea City kick off!
53.42
0-1Neil Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Best. Mike Best lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Amine Belgherbi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.54
Thierry Sherwood passes the ball forward to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Belgherbi who gathers it comfortably.
63.26
Neil Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby plays a perfect one-two with Mike Best and rushes in on goal... Tommy Newby shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
65.06
0-1Neil Summerbee hacks Terry Jobson from behind! Neil Summerbee is given a warning by the referee! Terry Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.06
Anthony Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Thimothée.
73.10
Armin Schnoor knocks the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.01
Viktor Wick knocks the ball forward to Don Henderson. Don Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
84.21
Marvin Lawrence passes the ball forward to Mile Grella. Mile Grella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Cole.
85.49
Harry Upson knocks the ball forward to Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Marvin Lawrence makes a simple pass to Mile Grella. Mile Grella shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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Scorers
| Kew Mendes 53 |