Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Roots Hall where Southend United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 19,307 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Southend United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Southend United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Southend United start the match!
2.30
0-0Victor Leon makes a simple pass to Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.40
Ivan Jarni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo passes the ball forward to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.08
0-0Patrick Butt knocks the ball forward to Victor Leon. Victor Leon makes a probing pass to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.41
Alejandro Butragueno brings the ball forward. Alejandro Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
0-0Alejandro Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dinu Cuza.
16.24
Eirik Heggem decides to run forward with the ball. Eirik Heggem decides to run forward with the ball. Eirik Heggem knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinu Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
21.24
0-0Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.19
0-1Philipp Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida plays a perfect one-two with Lassina Konaté and rushes in on goal... Ferdinand Maoulida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.59
Alejandro Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.32
Eirik Heggem makes a simple pass to Alejandro Butragueno. Alejandro Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida plays a perfect one-two with Shigeo Ono and rushes in on goal... Ferdinand Maoulida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Dinu Cuza easily smothers it.
34.04
Alejandro Butragueno passes the ball forward to Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.30
Camilo Enriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo flicks the ball to his team mate, Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Taavi Nurmela knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.54
Guy Scifo knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
49.03
Eirik Heggem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Zimmermann. Philipp Zimmermann surges forward with the ball. Philipp Zimmermann goes all the way! Philipp Zimmermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dinu Cuza.
53.41
Ivan Jarni knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Scifo. Guy Scifo knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Wright.
54.40
Guy Scifo makes a probing pass to Humberto Brown. Humberto Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.32
Victor Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Stewart. Gregory Stewart goes all the way! Gregory Stewart shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.58
1-1Fabio Jarni hacks Trevor Thatcher from behind! Fabio Jarni is shown the yellow card! Trevor Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.11
1-1Luís Arellano catches Humberto Brown on the ankles. Luís Arellano is given a warning by the referee! Humberto Brown gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.42
Philipp Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinu Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
77.34
Raphael Hofbauer makes a probing pass to Victor Leon. Victor Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierpaolo Gritti.
78.31
Philipp Zimmermann hacks Taavi Nurmela from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Taavi Nurmela stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Alejandro Butragueno makes a simple pass to Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté kicks a strong pass forward to Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dinu Cuza is on top of it.
89.25
Pierpaolo Gritti makes a probing pass to Alejandro Butragueno. Alejandro Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono lofts in a cross ball towards Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Dinu Cuza.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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