Match Report
| Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Albert Gimenez | A. Gimenez |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Peter Lawrence | P. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Joao Vieira | J. Vieira |  | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Ruel Finney | R. Finney | |||||||||
| Yohann Padovani | Y. Padovani |  | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Carl Gordon | C. Gordon | |||||||||
| Bill Mercer | B. Mercer | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Datti Mohamed Giampieretti | D. Giampieretti | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 44 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 49 | | Liam Brooking | L. Brooking | ||||||||
| James Batty | J. Batty | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Rio Bellamy | R. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Titus Hurst | T. Hurst | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Shaun Walsh | S. Walsh | ||||||||
| Dean Power | D. Power | | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 65 | | Kieron Christie | K. Christie | |||||||||
| Giampaolo De Palma | G. De Palma | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Ashley Keane | A. Keane | |||||||||
| Steve Galli | S. Galli | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Chris Clarke | C. Clarke | |||||||||
| James Newby | J. Newby | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Darius Izzet | D. Izzet | |||||||||
| Brendan Benali | B. Benali | | 51 | G | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Matt Ward | M. Ward | |||||||||
| Fredrik Kitson | F. Kitson | | 46 | G | | 13 | | A | 54 | | Gavin Brighton | G. Brighton | |||||||||
| Frank Cooke | F. Cooke | | 43 | A | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Ian Swift | I. Swift | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Keepmoat Stadium where Doncaster Rovers play Southend United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Doncaster Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0Southend United start the match!
2.39
0-0Dean Power sees Giampaolo De Palma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.04
0-0Shaun Walsh flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Christie who takes it down. Kieron Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
9.50
Dean Power knocks the ball forward to Steve Galli. Steve Galli whips in a cross ball towards James Newby. James Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
22.15
Yohann Padovani sees Titus Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Hurst hits a low pass to James Newby. James Newby shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.23
James Batty receives the ball from a throw-in from Titus Hurst. James Batty makes a beautiful solo run. James Batty plays a scrappy one-two with James Newby and advances towards the goal... James Batty looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
32.44
1-0James Batty makes a probing pass to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.49
Rio Bellamy plays the ball forward to Kieron Christie. Kieron Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yohann Padovani.
38.05
1-0Shaun Walsh threads the ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane skips past Bill Mercer! Ashley Keane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Dean Power makes an attacking run forward. Dean Power plays a scrappy one-two with James Newby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Power cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Peter Lawrence had no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Doncaster Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Doncaster Rovers start the second half!
54.47
Bill Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Dean Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Power makes a simple pass to Steve Galli. Steve Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.28
2-0Southend United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.28
Shaun Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane passes the ball forward to Darius Izzet. Darius Izzet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.36
Dean Power kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Galli. Steve Galli sees James Newby just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from James Newby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
66.30
James Batty runs straight at the opposition's defence. James Batty skips past Datti Mohamed Giampieretti! James Batty tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Peter Lawrence comfortably smothers it!
67.57
Liam Brooking sweeps the ball long. Kieron Christie plays a one-two with Chris Clarke and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kieron Christie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.04
With some swift thinking, Shaun Walsh plays the ball forward to Darius Izzet. Darius Izzet plays a quick one-two with Kieron Christie and rushes in on goal... Darius Izzet rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.10
2-0Joao Vieira makes a simple pass to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Titus Hurst threads the ball through to Giampaolo De Palma but he's offside!
78.18
Tim Powell sees space and advances. Tim Powell passes the ball forward to Steve Galli. Steve Galli plays a one-two with James Newby and advances towards the goal... Steve Galli rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Peter Lawrence!
79.56
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti pushes mid-way up the pitch. Datti Mohamed Giampieretti takes it forward alone. Datti Mohamed Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Keane!
85.58
Yohann Padovani sees a break and surges forward. Yohann Padovani flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo De Palma collects the pass. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Shaun Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Izzet. Darius Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Keane!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
0-0Steve Galli takes a short run up but it goes wide.
Darius Izzet takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom right corner. Goal!
Giampaolo De Palma steps up. Peter Lawrence is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Kieron Christie takes a short run up. The ball clips the left post and bounces back across the line. The referee takes a moment before declaring it a goal!
James Newby steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
Ashley Keane takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Titus Hurst takes a stuttering run up. It's in!! Peter Lawrence had no chance!!
Chris Clarke steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Giampaolo De Palma 32 Dean Power 45 | Ashley Keane 80, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Keane of Southend United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albert Gimenez (GK)
6
2. Joao Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Yohann Padovani (DEF)
6
4. Bill Mercer (DEF)
6
5. Tim Powell (DEF)
6
6. James Batty (MID)
8
7. Titus Hurst (MID)
6
8. Dean Power (MID)
8
9. Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)
7
10. Steve Galli (ATT)
6
11. James Newby (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Benali (GK)
0
13. Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
14. Frank Cooke (ATT)
0
1. Peter Lawrence (GK)
6
2. Ruel Finney (DEF)
6
3. Carl Gordon (DEF)
6
4. Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF)
7
5. Liam Brooking (DEF)
6
6. Rio Bellamy (MID)
6
7. Shaun Walsh (MID)
7
8. Kieron Christie (ATT)
6
9. Ashley Keane (ATT)
9
10. Chris Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Darius Izzet (ATT)
6
12. Matt Ward (GK)
0
13. Gavin Brighton (ATT)
0
14. Ian Swift (ATT)
0