Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Southend United. A crowd of 2,963 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stockport County and Southend United are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Bower.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stockport County and Southend United are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Bower.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
0-0With a delightful solo run, Max Benjamin stretches the opposition's defence. Max Benjamin runs straight at the defence! Max Benjamin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
3.11
0-0Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Le Tissier.
4.49
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher collects the pass. Neil Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
6.03
0-0Cristiano Antunes passes the ball forward to Jacob White. Jacob White knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.30
Tony Tolley makes a strong solo run forward. Tony Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Tolley shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.44
Mervin Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Woodgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.36
0-1Mervin Lloyd makes a simple pass to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes sees Jacob White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob White makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nwankwo Woodgate. Some good footwork from Nwankwo Woodgate provides some space. He shoots at goal. Nwankwo Woodgate scores for Southend United!!
14.22
Paul Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Greg Shilton. Without breaking stride, Paul Smith plays the ball forward to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Des Neville. Des Neville makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.47
Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Jacob White. Jacob White plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Milburn and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jacob White provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.39
Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Woodgate plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Milburn and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Woodgate rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.35
Max Benjamin flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Milburn who takes it down. Nigel Milburn edges inside the box! Nigel Milburn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southend United!
38.51
0-2Neil Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Milburn. The referee brings Neil Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Milburn runs off the knock.
40.53
Edward Whelan makes a simple pass to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Kevin Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Shilton. With great vision, Greg Shilton plays the ball forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Milligan.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
48.08
Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.43
Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Jacob White who brings the ball under control. Jacob White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bolton.
53.15
Gavin Milligan pushes up the pitch. Gavin Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Jacob White collects the pass. Jacob White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.17
Tony Tolley hits a low pass to Paul Smith. Paul Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.02
Gavin Milligan hits a low pass to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin makes a simple pass to Jacob White. Jacob White edges inside the box! Jacob White side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
60.49
1-2Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Marvin Bowyer replacing Nwankwo Woodgate .
77.24
Southend United have made a substitution with James Croft replacing Mervin Lloyd .
78.29
James Croft flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Antunes collects the pass. Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Jacob White. Jacob White shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.37
Darius Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Milburn rushes past Tony Tolley! Nigel Milburn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ross Milligan is on top of it.
84.35
Paul Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.15
Gavin Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Jacob White who takes it down. Jacob White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.33
Neil Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Paul Smith. Paul Smith takes it forward alone. Paul Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
31.2%
42.5%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Benjamin of Southend United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ross Milligan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Smith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Fletcher (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Des Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francis Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mervin Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Pearson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Cooper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Heskey (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott Kirkland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mervin Lloyd (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gavin Milligan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edward Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Benjamin (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Nigel Milburn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Jacob White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Julian Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darius Moncur (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marvin Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Croft (GK) | 6 | |