Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 10,082 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in great condition.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off the first half!
12.28
0-0Colin Morris plays the ball forward to Giannis Kamaras. Giannis Kamaras makes a simple pass to Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
18.42
Nicky Philips flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Le Tissier passes the ball forward to John Young. John Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.21
0-0Robert Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.04
Duncan Greig sees John Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Fortune shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.28
Regis Kanoute threads the ball through to Jason Carter. Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu Nwakire holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rabiu Nwakire whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos makes a looping header on goal but Luke Monk reads it well. Good keeping!
33.34
Paulo Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Jason Carter who brings the ball under control. Jason Carter finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.02
Colin Morris laces a through ball forward to Jason Carter. Jason Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire deftly passes the ball to Seth Moffat, releasing him through on goal. Seth Moffat muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Luke Monk.
35.44
0-0It's a corner kick. Seth Moffat loops the ball over to the far post. Duncan Greig reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
39.30
Jason Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Luke Monk.
42.15
Colin Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Luke Monk!
45.00
Duncan Greig threads a neat ball through to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage collects the pass. Warren Burbage shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers start the second half!
49.27
John Young flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage collects the pass. Warren Burbage tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Teddy Ferron!
54.49
Samuel Ramos knocks the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Jason Carter. Jason Carter flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
55.48
Jason Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage whips in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.45
Without breaking stride, Fredrik Rankin plays the ball forward to Jason Goodwin. Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Goodwin picks a pass forward to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards John Fortune. John Fortune rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.49
Colin Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Moffat. Seth Moffat makes a probing pass to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
71.26
0-0Duncan Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Carl James. Carl James kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giannis Kamaras.
72.12
Jason Goodwin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Goodwin shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
73.51
0-0Nicky Philips catches Samuel Ramos in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Samuel Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.45
Colin Morris knocks the ball forward to Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.51
Carl James threads a neat ball through to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Warren Burbage who takes it down. Warren Burbage shoots from outside the area but is denied by Teddy Ferron. Excellent save.
90.00
1-0Seth Moffat plays the ball forward to Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper, Luke Monk, sees it late!! Goal for Southend United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luke Monk of Queens Park Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Teddy Ferron (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Giannis Kamaras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Regis Kanoute (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seth Moffat (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samuel Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jason Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Gallagher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rabiu Nwakire (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Paulo Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Teddy Newby (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shota Van Putten (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malcolm Greaves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luke Monk (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicky Philips (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Carl James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Wiltord (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Brand (ATT) | 0 | |