Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,332 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southend United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
0-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rizzo. Stephen Rizzo sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Rizzo plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Ortega and rushes in on goal... Stephen Rizzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.51
0-0Rigobert Mbamba knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Vieira. Vitor Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Ortega but he's offside!
10.46
0-0David Svensson threads the ball through to Ismael Özalan. Ismael Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.15
0-1Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco shoots from distance. Tomás Risco scores for Arsenal!!
16.33
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.28
Osku Rajalin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.55
0-1Stephen Rizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.30
Daniel Oliveira threads the ball through to Osku Rajalin. Osku Rajalin knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Vieira. Vitor Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.24
Miguel Figueroa chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.52
0-1David Svensson hacks Tonci Rukavina from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tonci Rukavina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.16
Andre Heesakkers threads the ball through to Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva knocks the ball forward to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell but he's offside!
39.54
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Runar El-Fakiri. Runar El-Fakiri surges forward with the ball. Runar El-Fakiri goes all the way! Runar El-Fakiri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Graham Mustoe manages to gather it comfortably.
42.42
Dennis Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
51.21
0-1Osku Rajalin hacks Ismael Özalan from behind! The referee calls over Osku Rajalin and warns him to calm down! Ismael Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.17
Miguel Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Matthews. Dennis Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher plays a perfect one-two with Scott Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Ledley Thatcher takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mikkel Perez manages to gather it comfortably.
65.31
Nicolas Da Silva makes a probing pass to Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher rockets a shot on goal. Mikkel Perez easily smothers it.
66.51
Ismael Özalan makes a simple pass to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco plays a perfect one-two with Scott Thirlwell and rushes in on goal... Tomás Risco tries a spectacular strike but somehow Mikkel Perez manages to keep it out.
67.58
Ismael Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Thatcher and rushes in on goal... Tomás Risco shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Mikkel Perez!
69.15
Ismael Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Thatcher. Ledley Thatcher goes all the way! Ledley Thatcher tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Mikkel Perez.
71.34
Runar El-Fakiri threads the ball through to Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Ortega. Ivan Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
72.19
Nicolas Da Silva threads the ball through to Tomás Risco. Tomás Risco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.42
Graham Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Da Silva. Nicolas Da Silva brings the ball forward. Nicolas Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.00
Andre Heesakkers lofts the ball long. Tomás Risco goes all the way! Tomás Risco rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
30.7%
45.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Tomás Risco 12 |