Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland61
G
1
G
47Alistair PallisterA. Pallister
Alistair DaviesA. Davies57
D
2
D
47Adam PriorA. Prior
Mervin LloydM. Lloyd54
D
3
D
47Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin
Gavin MilliganG. Milligan51
D
4
D
52Ian OliverI. Oliver
Edward WhelanE. Whelan48
D
5
D
42Gilles PetersG. Peters
Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes55
M
6
M
62Michael CraddockM. Craddock
Max BenjaminM. Benjamin55
M
7
M
40Max FoxM. Fox
Nigel MilburnN. Milburn46
A
8captain
M
50Graham SinclairG. Sinclair
Jacob WhiteJ. White43
A
9
M
46Emile KeeganE. Keegan
Nwankwo WoodgateN. Woodgate42
A
captain10
A
50Mick ElliottM. Elliott
Julian LawrenceJ. Lawrence39
A
11
A
42David ElliottD. Elliott
 
Darius MoncurD. Moncur56
G
12
G
38Alexander MannA. Mann
Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer51
M
13
D
39Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
James CroftJ. Croft47
G
14
M
39Gavin McNeillG. McNeill

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to West Bromwich Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
2.40
Chris Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Max Fox. Max Fox threads a neat ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
6.09
Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
10.23
Edward Whelan brings the ball forward. Edward Whelan threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate rushes past Ian Oliver! Nwankwo Woodgate strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Alistair Pallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.51
Michael Craddock clumsily knocks into Max Benjamin. Michael Craddock is shown the yellow card! Max Benjamin runs off the knock.
21.40
Cristiano Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.30
Gavin Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Max Benjamin who takes it down. Max Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob White. Jacob White cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jacob White provides some space. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.47
Cristiano Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Lawrence. Julian Lawrence shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
34.27
Max Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob White. Jacob White rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Cristiano Antunes sees a break and surges forward. Cristiano Antunes shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.51
Max Benjamin makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob White. Jacob White finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.25
Cristiano Antunes barges into Graham Sinclair. The referee calls over Cristiano Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Graham Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.48
Ian Oliver threads the ball through to Emile Keegan. Emile Keegan advances with the ball. Emile Keegan shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.13
Edward Whelan picks a pass forward to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin sees Nwankwo Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Woodgate puts a great ball through. Nigel Milburn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.56
Michael Craddock flicks a high pass forward to David Elliott who brings the ball under control. David Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Mick Elliott. Mervin Lloyd clumsily knocks into Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.57
Max Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.49
Max Fox sees David Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Elliott shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.58
Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin and Marvin Bowyer replacing Nwankwo Woodgate .
66.29
Michael Craddock plays the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.26
Emile Keegan sees a break and surges forward. Emile Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Davies.
72.26
Emile Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Mick Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
75.24
Edward Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob White. Jacob White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Oliver.
77.50
Southend United have made a substitution with James Croft replacing Mervin Lloyd .
79.00
Max Fox receives the ball from a throw-in from Graham Sinclair. Max Fox threads a neat ball through to David Elliott. David Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
85.18
Mick Elliott clumsily knocks into Gavin Milligan. The referee warns Mick Elliott to calm down! Gavin Milligan runs off the knock.
87.11
Graham Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Milligan.
89.15
Showing composure, Michael Craddock plays the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
32.9%
40.2%
26.8%

Scorers
Nwankwo Woodgate 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Woodgate of Southend United

Match Ratings
1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2.Alistair Davies (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Lloyd (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Edward Whelan (DEF)
8
6.Cristiano Antunes (MID)yellow card
7
7.Max Benjamin (MID)
8
8.Nigel Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Jacob White (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Julian Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6
14.James Croft (GK)
6

1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
6
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3.Chris Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
6.Michael Craddock (MID)yellow card
6
7.Max Fox (MID)
6
8.Graham Sinclair (MID)
6
9.Emile Keegan (MID)
7
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)
5
11.David Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Nigel Nicholls (DEF)
0
14.Gavin McNeill (MID)
0