Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent forest and Southend-on-Sea F.C.

1'

Crofton Daniel played a great ball for Valentine Miller, Bram Coombs couldn't reach it.

Valentine Miller tried to put the ball across but Sage Williamson coolly intercepted the cross.

2'

Parker Mathers blocked Warren Hathoway in a good, clean tackle before Warren Hathoway attempted to pass the ball.

5'

Braeden Robinson fed the ball forward to Mervin Washington, Mervin Washington latched onto the ball before Barrie Pierson could intercept.

Blake Atkins could not stop a confident Mervin Washington going past him.

Mervin Washington supplied a low cross, Barrie Pierson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Rodney Upton moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Lester Neville approached too late to block it.

Sinclair Howe had no chance of stopping the ball ... Rodney Upton finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Rodney Upton's name !

Stoke-on-Trent forest 1 - 0 Southend-on-Sea F.C.

8'

Drummond Stidolph tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Warren Hathoway.

9'

Mervin Washington played a great ball for Braeden Robinson, Braeden Robinson picked up on the ball before Barrie Pierson could reach it.

Blake Atkins blocked Braeden Robinson in a good, clean tackle before Braeden Robinson tried to get onto the pass.

10'

Poor corner kick by Rodney Upton. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

12'

Sage Williamson tried his luck from 30 yards but Valentine Miller blocked the shot.

13'

Steven Rome had shrugged off the challenge of Parker Mathers and tried a long range effort.

But Steven Rome sent it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

14'

Braeden Robinson made a good pass to Mervin Washington, Mervin Washington took it in his stride before Barrie Pierson could intercept.

Mervin Washington blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Blake Atkins failed to block the shot.

But Mervin Washington struck the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Mervin Washington. He looked like he was short of match practice.

15'

Crofton Daniel sprinted past Sage Williamson.

Crofton Daniel had the pace to beat Bram Coombs.

Crofton Daniel found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Valentine Joiner approached too late to clear the danger.

Damion Simons fisted the ball away.

17'

Iggy Berry tried to skip past the challenge of Braeden Robinson but his possession is lost through a tackle by Braeden Robinson.

18'

Drummond Stidolph lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

19'

Mervin Washington received a yellow card.

20'

Braeden Robinson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Barrie Pierson cut it out easily.

21'

Sage Williamson played a wonderful ball for Bram Coombs, Bram Coombs trapped the ball nicely before Valentine Miller could reach it.

Bram Coombs tried to swing in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Crofton Daniel.

22'

Steven Rome stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Parker Mathers.

24'

Mervin Washington lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

25'

Drummond Stidolph dribbled past Warren Hathoway.

Drummond Stidolph played a perfect pass for Crispian Denman, Steven Rome couldn't cut out the pass.

Crispian Denman tried to lob the ball at goal but Lester Neville hoofed the ball clear.

26'

Sage Williamson tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Valentine Miller.

27'

Blake Atkins played it confidently past Bram Coombs.

Blake Atkins delivered the ball in from wide, Mervin Washington failed to reach the ball.

Brad Benbow got ahead of Valentine Joiner to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Blake Atkins directed the ball to Lester Neville, Britton Coombs couldn't cut it.

Lester Neville found a chance to score but Valentine Joiner succesfully won the ball from him.

28'

Steven Rome struck the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Steven Rome.

29'

Braeden Robinson tried to jink past Barrie Pierson but Braeden Robinson lost the ball to Barrie Pierson's block tackle.

30'

Rodney Upton tried to take the ball past Crofton Daniel but Crofton Daniel block tackled Rodney Upton.

31'

Poor corner kick delivered by Brad Benbow that went straight to the opposition.

32'

Drummond Stidolph tried to feed the high ball but Warren Hathoway coolly intercepted the pass.

33'

Braeden Robinson passed the ball to Valentine Joiner, Valentine Joiner picked up on the ball before Steven Rome could intercept.

Warren Hathoway block tackled Valentine Joiner before Valentine Joiner tried to pass the ball.

34'

Blake Atkins tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mervin Washington.

38'

Parker Mathers made a good pass to Drummond Stidolph, the ball was picked up by Drummond Stidolph before Warren Hathoway could cut it out.

Drummond Stidolph got past Steven Rome.

Drummond Stidolph found the room to squeeze a chip at goal. Lester Neville approached too late to block it.

Sinclair Howe tried to save but he couldn ... Drummond Stidolph capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Stoke-on-Trent forest 2 - 0 Southend-on-Sea F.C.

39'

Iggy Berry showed Bram Coombs a clean set of heels.

Iggy Berry tried to send in a low cross but The ball cannoned off Sage Williamson.

42'

Blake Atkins tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Mervin Washington made a great interception.

43'

Valentine Miller tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Parker Mathers blocked it.

45'

Braeden Robinson delivered the ball to Mervin Washington, Mervin Washington picked up on the ball before Barrie Pierson could intercept.

Mervin Washington tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Blake Atkins coolly intercepted the cross.

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47'

Warren Hathoway was shown a yellow card.

Parker Mathers received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Drummond Stidolph, Parker Mathers took possession of the ball before Warren Hathoway could reach it.

Parker Mathers tried to twist past Steven Rome but Steven Rome won the ball from Parker Mathers.

48'

Blake Atkins tried to skip past the challenge of Crispian Denman but Crispian Denman won the ball from Blake Atkins.

49'

Steven Rome played a great ball for Warren Hathoway, Parker Mathers failed to reach the ball.

Warren Hathoway tried to feed the high ball but Drummond Stidolph cut it out easily.

52'

Brad Benbow attempted to play a long ball but The ball struck Bram Coombs.

53'

Steven Rome attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Parker Mathers.

54'

Blake Atkins surged past Mervin Washington!.

Blake Atkins tried to take the ball past Braeden Robinson but Braeden Robinson didn't allow.

55'

Blake Atkins span past Mervin Washington.

Blake Atkins tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Braeden Robinson.

56'

Blake Atkins took the ball confidently past Drummond Stidolph.

Blake Atkins made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Parker Mathers.

57'

Steven Rome lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Iggy Berry, Iggy Berry controlled the ball when bringing it down before Braeden Robinson could reach it.

Good play by Iggy Berry in making himself some space and had an effort at goal. Valentine Joiner failed to charge down the shot.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

63'

Valentine Miller tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bram Coombs.

65'

Warren Hathoway attempted to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Drummond Stidolph.

67'

Blake Atkins made a pass to Barrie Pierson, Barrie Pierson latched onto the ball before Mervin Washington could reach it.

Barrie Pierson made a good pass to Blake Atkins, Blake Atkins trapped the ball nicely before Braeden Robinson could reach it.

The ball was curled in from Blake Atkins, Mervin Washington failed to reach the ball.

Brad Benbow got ahead of Valentine Joiner to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Damion Simons need faster reflex to save it ... A fine goal all round by Brad Benbow !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Stoke-on-Trent forest 2 - 1 Southend-on-Sea F.C.

68'

Drummond Stidolph tried to knock a long ball forward but Steven Rome made it first to the ball and intercepted.

69'

Poor corner kick delivered by Lester Neville that went straight to the opposition.

71'

Britton Coombs swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

73'

Corner taken by Warren Hathoway and cut out by the opposition.

75'

Steven Rome could not stop Parker Mathers going past him.

Parker Mathers tried to dribble past Warren Hathoway but Warren Hathoway cleanly tackled the ball.

77'

Steven Rome twisted past Parker Mathers.

Steven Rome passed the ball to Iggy Berry, Iggy Berry took it in his stride before Drummond Stidolph could cut it out.

Iggy Berry tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Britton Coombs.

78'

Parker Mathers tried to skip past the challenge of Warren Hathoway but Warren Hathoway robbed Parker Mathers.

79'

Steven Rome tried to feed the high ball but The ball came off Parker Mathers.

80'

Barrie Pierson blasted a banana shot from long range but Braeden Robinson managed to block the shot.

81'

Steven Rome attempted to feed the high ball but Drummond Stidolph found himself in the way of the ball.

82'

Rodney Upton attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Warren Hathoway.

85'

Rodney Upton skipped past Valentine Miller.

Rodney Upton floated it into the area, Crofton Daniel couldn't cut it.

Lester Neville got well above Crispian Denman to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

86'

Britton Coombs tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Warren Hathoway.

87'

Warren Hathoway tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Parker Mathers.

88'

Britton Coombs tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

89'

Pass by Sage Williamson to Britton Coombs, Valentine Miller stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Britton Coombs made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Crofton Daniel.

91'

Steven Rome was pressed by Bram Coombs but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Damion Simons watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

92'

Bram Coombs faked a pass then cut Crofton Daniel in a different direction.

Bram Coombs got past Valentine Miller.

Bram Coombs rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Crofton Daniel managed to block the shot.

94'

Blake Atkins blocked Braeden Robinson before Braeden Robinson could pass the ball.

95'

Braeden Robinson skipped past Barrie Pierson.

Braeden Robinson bent it from medium range but the shot was charged down by Blake Atkins.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent forest 2 - 1 Southend-on-Sea F.C.