Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Southend United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United start the match!
3.59
0-0Nigel Thirlwell barges into Taavi Nurmela. The referee calls over Nigel Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Taavi Nurmela runs off the knock.
6.54
0-0Ivan Jarni boots it upfield. Gregory Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
8.27
0-0Patrick Butt sweeps the ball long. Trevor Thatcher makes a probing pass to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.36
Taavi Nurmela passes the ball forward to Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
12.08
0-0Nigel Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdul Fadel but he's offside!
14.08
Gerhard Bräutigam threads the ball through to Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart goes all the way! Gregory Stewart takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Le Tissier!
15.08
Taavi Nurmela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown plays a perfect one-two with Gregory Stewart and rushes in on goal... Humberto Brown makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
18.12
Pascal Léonard decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Léonard knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.58
0-0Gerhard Bräutigam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.01
Gerhard Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart goes all the way! Gregory Stewart rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.24
Ivan Jarni chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kieron Le Tissier!
32.55
0-1Nigel Thirlwell threads the ball through to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.31
Taavi Nurmela passes the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart powers a header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier easily picks it out of the air!
42.05
Sebastien Kehrli kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago plays a perfect one-two with Martin Budan and rushes in on goal... Marco Santiago rockets a shot on goal. Dinu Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Pascal Léonard decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Léonard knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
47.07
Gerhard Bräutigam knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristián Maldonado.
51.47
Gerhard Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
53.24
Guy Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.38
Patrick Butt threads the ball through to Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo threads the ball through to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.06
Sebastien Kehrli makes a simple pass to Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Martin Budan. Martin Budan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dinu Cuza.
67.40
Craig Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.22
Cristián Maldonado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Thirlwell. Nigel Thirlwell advances with the ball. Nigel Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Abdul Fadel and rushes in on goal... Nigel Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Dinu Cuza!
72.20
Guy Scifo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gregory Stewart scores for Southend United!!
77.36
1-2Craig Thomson clumsily knocks into Guy Scifo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guy Scifo stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.29
Guy Scifo clumsily knocks into Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Guy Scifo is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Gabriel Milosovici hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.28
Cristián Maldonado flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago threads the ball through to Martin Budan. Martin Budan takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.15
Martin Shearer makes a simple pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson threads the ball through to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
Raphael Hofbauer makes a simple pass to Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam chips the ball to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%
Scorers