Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,555 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
4.17
0-0Nicky Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.19
0-0Daniel Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Alfons Van Gobbel. The referee calls over Daniel Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Alfons Van Gobbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.46
0-0Bernardo Bermudez decides to run forward with the ball. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Mikkel Perez is on top of it.
18.41
Bernardo Bermudez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel shoots from long range but Mikkel Perez is on top of it.
22.44
Nicky Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey goes all the way! Kew Lamey shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
27.44
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.06
Stephen Rizzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ortega. Ivan Ortega shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dean Beresford!
30.33
0-0Gabriele Rocco kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mikkel Perez who gathers it comfortably.
34.42
0-0Pier G. Chianese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey passes the ball forward but Alfons Van Gobbel is offside!
36.28
Rigobert Mbamba threads the ball through to Vitor Vieira. Vitor Vieira goes all the way! Vitor Vieira tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Dean Beresford manages to gather it comfortably.
38.45
Pier G. Chianese makes a simple pass to Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey goes all the way! Kew Lamey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mikkel Perez manages to gather it comfortably.
40.51
0-1Pier G. Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi lofts in a cross ball towards Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.17
Alpay Kayis surges forward with the ball. Alpay Kayis sees a break and surges forward. Alpay Kayis shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Bernardo Bermudez makes a probing pass to Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.37
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Runar El-Fakiri. Runar El-Fakiri knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ortega. Ivan Ortega finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.56
Stephen Rizzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina goes all the way! Tonci Rukavina takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.49
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez makes a probing pass to Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Oliveira.
57.14
0-1Vitor Vieira hacks Morris Le Saux from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.12
Bernardo Bermudez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Oliveira.
65.31
Pier G. Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.28
Gabriele Rocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Lamey. Kew Lamey plays a perfect one-two with Juan Pablo Bianchi and rushes in on goal... Kew Lamey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Mikkel Perez had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
73.13
Pier G. Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi goes all the way! Juan Pablo Bianchi rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.32
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Stephen Rizzo. Stephen Rizzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Rukavina. Tonci Rukavina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.47
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mikkel Perez easily smothers it.
78.11
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southend United's defence.
81.43
Alpay Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pablo Bianchi. Juan Pablo Bianchi whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Mikkel Perez manages to keep it out.
87.13
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez makes a simple pass to Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Oliveira.
90.00
Gabriele Rocco knocks the ball forward to Alfons Van Gobbel. Alfons Van Gobbel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.7%
69.3%
Play Area
36%
42.7%
21.3%
Scorers