Match Report


Southend UnitedSouthend United     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott KirklandS. Kirkland61
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
Alistair DaviesA. Davies57
D
2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Mervin LloydM. Lloyd54
D
3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Gavin MilliganG. Milligan51
D
4captain
D
46Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Edward WhelanE. Whelan48
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes55
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Max BenjaminM. Benjamin55
M
7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Nigel MilburnN. Milburn46
A
8
M
45Chris DaviesC. Davies
Jacob WhiteJ. White43
A
9
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
Nwankwo WoodgateN. Woodgate42
A
captain10
A
43Des VassellD. Vassell
Gavin NichollsG. Nicholls40
A
11
A
40Craig ButtC. Butt
 
Darius MoncurD. Moncur56
G
12
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer51
M
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
James CroftJ. Croft47
G
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,720 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Southend United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Benali.


0.00
Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
George Lightfoot hits a low pass to Des Vassell. Des Vassell makes a great pass forward. Craig Butt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.18
Aniello Marasco passes the ball forward to Craig Butt. Craig Butt threads a neat ball through to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.11
Chris Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.36
Chris Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.06
With wonderful imagination, Mervin Lloyd laces a through ball forward to Max Benjamin. With a delightful solo run, Max Benjamin stretches the opposition's defence. Max Benjamin plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Woodgate and stumbles forward towards the goal... Max Benjamin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.44
Simon Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Cooper shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.57
Chris Davies makes a probing pass to Craig Butt. Craig Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Scott Kirkland.
24.04
Michael Cooper takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Max Benjamin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.26
Aniello Marasco barges into Max Benjamin. Aniello Marasco is warned by the referee! Max Benjamin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.12
Aniello Marasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.03
Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls runs straight at the defence! Gavin Nicholls strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Steven Morris is on top of it.
34.14
Max Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob White and advances towards the goal... Gavin Nicholls shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Steven Morris had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
38.27
Jonathan Whelan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.41
Simon Marsden threads a neat ball through to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks the ball forward to Craig Butt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.07
Gavin Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Milligan passes the ball forward to Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Southend United appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southend United start the second half!
47.50
Max Benjamin makes a probing pass to Jacob White. Jacob White knocks the ball forward to Nigel Milburn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.41
Aniello Marasco passes the ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. Scott Kirkland gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
57.42
Gavin Milligan knocks the ball forward to Max Benjamin. Max Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Woodgate collects the pass. Nwankwo Woodgate plays a one-two with Jacob White and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Woodgate takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Simon Marsden blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.52
Southend United have made a substitution with Darius Moncur replacing Max Benjamin .
61.59
Aniello Marasco sees Michael Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Cooper shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Scott Kirkland manages to gather it.
63.55
Simon Marsden laces a weighted ball forward to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.01
Matt Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. George Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. George Lightfoot makes an attacking run forward. George Lightfoot shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.08
With some swift thinking, Jonathan Whelan plays the ball forward to Craig Butt. Craig Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
69.07
With a delightful solo run, Cristiano Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Cristiano Antunes shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.08
Simon Marsden breaks forward. Simon Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell collects the pass. Des Vassell shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
73.38
Jonathan Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but Scott Kirkland is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
78.32
Matt Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Aniello Marasco who takes it down. Aniello Marasco threads the ball through to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Cooper! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
83.08
Mervin Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Milburn. Nigel Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Woodgate. Nwankwo Woodgate beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
84.02
Mervin Lloyd boots it upfield. Nigel Milburn passes the ball forward to Gavin Nicholls. Gavin Nicholls makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.28
George Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Michael Cooper is offside!
90.00
With imagination, Gavin Milligan laces a weighted ball forward to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Milburn who brings the ball under control. Nigel Milburn shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Southend United

Barnsley
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
32.9%
45.6%
21.5%

Scorers
Gavin Nicholls 34
Michael Cooper 4, 8, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Cooper of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Scott Kirkland (GK)
7
2.Alistair Davies (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Edward Whelan (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Antunes (MID)
6
7.Max Benjamin (MID)
7
8.Nigel Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Jacob White (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Woodgate (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darius Moncur (GK)
6
13.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
0
14.James Croft (GK)
0

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
6
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8.Chris Davies (MID)
7
9.Michael Cooper (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Des Vassell (ATT)
6
11.Craig Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0