Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,015 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Raphael Hofbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam knocks the ball forward to Pedro Sierra. Pedro Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.53
0-1Aatos Matinpoika controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.43
Ivan Jarni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam makes a simple pass to Pedro Sierra. Pedro Sierra finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.13
Pascal Léonard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo knocks the ball forward to Martin Brunner. Martin Brunner tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
12.02
0-1Gerhard Bräutigam kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Brunner. Martin Brunner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.59
0-1Taavi Nurmela comes in with a late challenge on Emile Mboma. Taavi Nurmela is given a warning by the referee! Emile Mboma stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.41
Raphael Hofbauer passes the ball forward to Taavi Nurmela. Taavi Nurmela sees space and advances. Taavi Nurmela plays a perfect one-two with Humberto Brown and rushes in on goal... Taavi Nurmela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.12
Taavi Nurmela advances with the ball. Taavi Nurmela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
38.22
Emile Mboma brings the ball forward. Emile Mboma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.51
Taavi Nurmela comes in with a late challenge on Emile Mboma. The referee calls over Taavi Nurmela again and warns him to calm down! Emile Mboma runs off the knock.
45.00
Julian Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Sierra. Pedro Sierra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
47.34
Raphael Hofbauer threads the ball through to Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo knocks the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Salako.
55.25
Jesper Hyldgaard kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.29
Ivan Jarni knocks the ball forward to Taavi Nurmela. Taavi Nurmela flicks the ball to his team mate, Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.10
0-1Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.49
0-1Taavi Nurmela decides to run forward with the ball. Taavi Nurmela shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it!
65.14
Guy Scifo knocks the ball forward to Martin Brunner. Martin Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.57
Chelsea are easily keeping Southend United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.55
Emile Mboma sees space and advances. Emile Mboma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinu Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
Armando Davila sees a break and surges forward. Armando Davila sees a break and surges forward. Armando Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinu Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
75.38
Emile Mboma knocks the ball forward to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez makes a simple pass to Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.21
Emile Mboma threads the ball through to Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton goes all the way! Gary Bolton rockets a shot on goal but somehow Dinu Cuza manages to keep it out.
78.05
Ivan Jarni chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Sierra. Pedro Sierra shoots from outside the area but Joao Batista De Souza is on top of it.
83.34
Emile Mboma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Bolton. Gary Bolton shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.36
Gerhard Bräutigam passes the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Joao Batista De Souza.
89.16
Southend United are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%
Scorers