Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Southend United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Luke Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dinu Cuza!
3.11
0-0Taavi Nurmela hacks Mohammed Adeshina from behind! Taavi Nurmela is given a warning by the referee! Mohammed Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.37
0-0António Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinu Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
0-0Pascal Léonard decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Léonard passes the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
16.28
Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.10
Ivan Jarni knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Leon. Victor Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.08
Guy Scifo passes the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
32.08
0-0Luke Salako makes a simple pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina threads the ball through to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika but the linesman indicates offside!
36.19
1-0Taavi Nurmela kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown flicks the ball with his head. Jonathan Stewart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.36
Guy Scifo sees a break and surges forward. Guy Scifo whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Jonathan Stewart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.42
Luke Salako surges forward with the ball. Luke Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Jarni.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Southend United kick off!
51.12
Dado Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Dinu Cuza!
53.44
Gregory Stewart barges into Luke Salako. Gregory Stewart is warned by the referee! Luke Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.52
António Pabón brings the ball forward. António Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.45
Gilles Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.35
António Pabón makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi takes it forward alone. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika heads the ball goalwards but somehow Dinu Cuza manages to keep it out.
65.32
Andy Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman goes all the way! Harvey McManaman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.24
Luke Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Butt.
67.15
Ivan Jarni makes a probing pass to Taavi Nurmela. Taavi Nurmela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by António Pabón.
69.20
Patrick Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Taavi Nurmela. Taavi Nurmela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.10
Taavi Nurmela makes a simple pass to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.14
Anthony Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dinu Cuza easily smothers it.
73.13
Andy Dickov plays a long ball forward. Eddie Mike shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.31
2-0Southend United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
83.20
Guy Scifo threads the ball through to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
84.23
Dado Debec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Jarni.
85.46
Ivan Jarni knocks the ball forward to Victor Leon. Victor Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Raphael Hofbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taavi Nurmela. Taavi Nurmela knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jonathan Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
30.1%
43.4%
26.5%
Scorers