Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dennis DublinD. Dublin62
G
1
G
58Paul BurbageP. Burbage
Colin MorrisC. Morris71
D
2
D
61Gavin MercerG. Mercer
Eric ZimmermannE. Zimmermann57
D
captain3
D
56Alan CastroA. Castro
Billy HendryB. Hendry52
D
4captain
D
56John StandingJ. Standing
Jonas LinkeJ. Linke44
D
5
M
67George BoatengG. Boateng
Giacomo BelleriG. Belleri70
M
6
M
60Fredrik BarrettF. Barrett
Robert GallagherR. Gallagher65
M
7
M
57Mervin MakinM. Makin
Shota Van PuttenS. Van Putten56
M
8
M
54Ian WeirI. Weir
Hugo TavaresH. Tavares75
A
9
A
55Damien LumsdonD. Lumsdon
Cristian CastelliC. Castelli54
A
10
A
53Jason AllmanJ. Allman
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister43
A
11
A
49Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble
 
Simon SummerbeeS. Summerbee55
M
12
D
55Leon RöslerL. Rösler
Mick HoweyM. Howey50
G
13
M
54Ivan PottsI. Potts
Omer BishopO. Bishop43
A
14
G
53Lee PetersL. Peters

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,801 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.


0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.34
Colin Morris flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Belleri controls it well on his chest. Giacomo Belleri laces a weighted ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.13
Giacomo Belleri barges into John Standing. The referee calls over Giacomo Belleri and shows him a yellow card! John Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.44
Nwankwo Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Jason Allman collects the pass. Jason Allman shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.54
Mervin Makin takes the throw-in. Fredrik Barrett passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Barrett but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.56
Jonas Linke flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Castelli collects the pass. Cristian Castelli whips in a cross ball towards Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Mervin Makin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.48
John Standing flicks a high pass forward to Jason Allman who brings the ball under control. Jason Allman flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Bramble controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.18
Robert Gallagher comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Makin. Robert Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Mervin Makin runs off the knock.
18.54
Hugo Tavares knocks the ball forward to Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli advances inside the box! Cristian Castelli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.01
Alan Castro knocks the ball forward to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Allman. Jason Allman directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.35
Colin Morris passes the ball forward to Eric Zimmermann. Eric Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Burbage manages to gather it.
32.54
Eric Zimmermann sees space and advances. Eric Zimmermann darts forward. Eric Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
33.01
Shota Van Putten knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Castelli. Cristian Castelli threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tavares. Some silky footwork from Hugo Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Paul Burbage reads it well. Fabulous stop!
38.10
Colin Morris comes in with a late challenge on George Boateng. The referee brings Colin Morris to one side and gives him a warning! George Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.50
Alan Castro flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Weir but the linesman indicates offside!
40.45
Shota Van Putten flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Castelli who brings the ball under control. Showing intelligent composure, Cristian Castelli laces a weighted ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares runs straight at the defence! Hugo Tavares shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reactions from George Boateng blocks the shot!
44.57
Jason Allman hacks Giacomo Belleri from behind! The referee brings Jason Allman to one side and gives him a warning! Giacomo Belleri runs off the knock.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southend United start the second half!
47.38
George Boateng picks a pass forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.41
Giacomo Belleri chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Gallagher. Robert Gallagher plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Robert Gallagher rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.39
Ian Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Boateng. George Boateng puts a great ball through. Jason Allman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.12
Robert Gallagher passes the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Burbage with no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
65.27
Jonas Linke flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Belleri controls it well on his chest. Giacomo Belleri hits a low pass to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.04
Nwankwo Bramble sees a break and surges forward. Nwankwo Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to George Boateng but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.53
Fredrik Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Bramble collects the pass. Nwankwo Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Zimmermann.
78.05
Billy Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hendry plays a one-two with Cristian Castelli and rushes in on goal... Billy Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.46
Robert Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Standing barges into Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
84.39
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Belleri collects the pass. Giacomo Belleri threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
85.13
Fredrik Barrett hits a low pass to George Boateng. George Boateng threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Sheffield United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.4%
44.4%
31.1%

Scorers
Hugo Tavares 61
Billy Hendry 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Hendry of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Dennis Dublin (GK)
6
2.Colin Morris (DEF)
6
3.Eric Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4.Billy Hendry (DEF)goal scored
9
5.Jonas Linke (DEF)
6
6.Giacomo Belleri (MID)yellow card
7
7.Robert Gallagher (MID)yellow card
7
8.Shota Van Putten (MID)
6
9.Hugo Tavares (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Cristian Castelli (ATT)
7
11.Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Summerbee (MID)
0
13.Mick Howey (GK)
0
14.Omer Bishop (ATT)
0

1.Paul Burbage (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Alan Castro (DEF)
6
4.John Standing (DEF)
6
5.George Boateng (MID)
7
6.Fredrik Barrett (MID)
7
7.Mervin Makin (MID)
6
8.Ian Weir (MID)
6
9.Damien Lumsdon (ATT)
6
10.Jason Allman (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Rösler (DEF)
0
13.Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14.Lee Peters (GK)
0