Welcome to the match between Southend-on-Sea town and Reading city

1'

Noel Addison passed the ball to Hector Hanley, Hector Hanley took possession of the ball before Sheldon Jacobs could reach it.

Hector Hanley tried to use his skill to go past Jerry Tipton but Jerry Tipton dispossessed Hector Hanley.

4'

Marquise Winship turned on the ball to leave Brett Jacobson standing.

Marquise Winship evaded the challenge of Dean Barlow and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

6'

Kerr Johnson knocked a lovely ball for Wayne Hathaway, Wayne Hathaway picked up on the ball before Colten Vance could intercept.

Wayne Hathaway found an opportunity to score from medium range but Erik Henryson gave him no space to manoeuvre.

8'

Jerry Tipton tried to sprint past Hector Hanley but Hector Hanley robbed Jerry Tipton.

10'

German Henson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Brett Jacobson.

13'

Noel Addison played a wonderful ball for Laurence Godfrey, Laurence Godfrey took possession of the ball before Jerry Tipton could intercept.

Laurence Godfrey attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Sheldon Jacobs came close and blocked it.

14'

Brian Wickham played a wonderful ball for Jerry Tipton, Jerry Tipton trapped the ball nicely before Hector Hanley could intercept.

Jerry Tipton flighted the ball over Noel Addison to Bysshe Barton

Bysshe Barton got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Harper Curtis couldn't reach it.

Humphrey Tipton had no chance to stop the ball ... Bysshe Barton scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Southend-on-Sea town 1 - 0 Reading city

15'

Kerr Johnson directed the ball to Aloysius Goffe, Aloysius Goffe took possession of the ball before Colten Vance could reach it.

Aloysius Goffe tried to curl one in from medium range but Erik Henryson hoofed the ball clear.

18'

Maria Burrell tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

19'

Kerr Johnson attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Colten Vance.

23'

Brett Jacobson hit a long ball forward to Jerry Tipton, Jerry Tipton took possession of the ball before German Henson could reach it.

Jerry Tipton lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Laurence Godfrey couldn't reach it.

But Jerry Tipton put it narrowly over ... A real chance wasted.

24'

Colten Vance was outpaced by Kerr Johnson.

Kerr Johnson got past Erik Henryson.

Kerr Johnson attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Laurence Godfrey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good save by Humphrey Tipton who held the ball well.

25'

Aloysius Goffe struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Erik Henryson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Humphrey Tipton saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

26'

The freekick was quickly taken by Brett Jacobson. But it went over the bar.

28'

Aloysius Goffe looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Erik Henryson.

29'

Brett Jacobson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off German Henson.

31'

Erik Henryson twisted past Aloysius Goffe.

Erik Henryson sent the ball over from the wing, Kerr Johnson couldn't cut out the pass.

Troy Strudwick tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Brian Wickham got across to charge down the header.

32'

Sheldon Jacobs tried to skip past Hector Hanley but Sheldon Jacobs lost the ball to Hector Hanley's block tackle.

35'

Marquise Winship showed Brett Jacobson a clean set of heels.

Marquise Winship held up the ball, evading the challenge of Dean Barlow and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

But Marquise Winship sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

37'

Noel Addison played a pinpoint pass to Hector Hanley, Sheldon Jacobs failed to intercept the pass.

Hector Hanley failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Jerry Tipton.

38'

Noel Addison skipped past the challenge of Jerry Tipton.

Noel Addison tried to skip past the challenge of Sheldon Jacobs but Sheldon Jacobs nicked the ball from the toes of Noel Addison.

39'

Brett Jacobson looked certain to score from long range but Marquise Winship made an crucial challenge!.

40'

Kerr Johnson dribbled past Colten Vance.

Kerr Johnson escaped from the challenge of Erik Henryson and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Humphrey Tipton beat the ball away.

42'

Kerr Johnson made a pass to Brett Jacobson, Brett Jacobson latched onto the ball before German Henson could cut it out.

Brett Jacobson turned on the ball to leave Marquise Winship standing.

Brett Jacobson tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Laurence Godfrey.

45'

Colten Vance passed the ball to Hector Hanley, Hector Hanley trapped the ball nicely before Aloysius Goffe could cut it out.

Hector Hanley fired off a medium-ranged shot. Kerr Johnson approached too late to clear the danger.

Good save by Val Mottershead who held the ball well.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Southend-on-Sea town took the lead.Southend-on-Sea town maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Reading city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ryker Snelling struck the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

47'

Marquise Winship tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Dean Barlow.

48'

Laurence Godfrey had the strength to hold off Sheldon Jacobs.

Laurence Godfrey sent the ball over from the wing, Jerry Tipton failed to reach the ball.

Ryker Snelling got to the ball before Brian Wickham, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Val Mottershead got himself in front of the shot.

49'

Brett Jacobson attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Colten Vance.

50'

Brett Jacobson tried to skip past the challenge of German Henson but German Henson robbed Brett Jacobson.

52'

Brett Jacobson got past German Henson.

Brett Jacobson made a good pass to Bysshe Barton, Marquise Winship couldn't cut out the pass.

Bysshe Barton found a chance to score but Harper Curtis blocked him.

53'

Marquise Winship tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

54'

Marquise Winship dribbled past Brett Jacobson.

Marquise Winship made a pass to Laurence Godfrey, the ball was picked up by Laurence Godfrey before Dean Barlow could cut it out.

Laurence Godfrey had shrugged off the challenge of Brian Wickham and had a go on goal.

It went just wide by Laurence Godfrey ... He buried his face in his hands.

55'

Kerr Johnson faked a shot before cutting Colten Vance in a different direction.

Kerr Johnson delivered the ball in from wide, Erik Henryson failed to intercept the pass.

Wayne Hathaway tried to head the ball upfield but Harper Curtis got across to charge down the header.

56'

German Henson laid it forward to Marquise Winship, Marquise Winship latched onto the ball before Brett Jacobson could intercept.

Marquise Winship directed the ball nicely to German Henson, Dean Barlow couldn't cut it.

German Henson had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Brett Jacobson's pressure.

57'

Dean Barlow knocked a lovely ball for Brett Jacobson, Brett Jacobson trapped the ball nicely before German Henson could cut it out.

Brett Jacobson took the ball confidently past Marquise Winship.

Brett Jacobson found an opportunity to score but Harper Curtis did well to close down the space.

60'

Jerry Tipton skipped easily past Hector Hanley.

Jerry Tipton floated it into the area, Noel Addison failed to reach the ball.

Wayne Hathaway jumped above Laurence Godfrey, then flicked the ball forward.

Dean Barlow found a gap and shot on the ball. Harper Curtis failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Dean Barlow ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

61'

Brett Jacobson tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by German Henson.

62'

Dean Barlow moved the ball forward for Brett Jacobson, Marquise Winship couldn't reach it.

Brett Jacobson got past German Henson.

Brett Jacobson shielded the ball from Marquise Winship and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Brett Jacobson scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Brett Jacobson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

63'

Marquise Winship attempted to play a long ball but Dean Barlow blocked it.

64'

Noel Addison tried to sprint past Jerry Tipton but Jerry Tipton won the ball from Noel Addison.

66'

Aloysius Goffe ran up to take the corner.

Harper Curtis won the aerial challenge against Bysshe Barton, then headed clear the danger.

69'

Brett Jacobson directed the ball to Dean Barlow, Dean Barlow took it in his stride before German Henson could intercept.

Dean Barlow hit it high over the halfway line,Marquise Winship couldn't cut out the pass.

Wayne Hathaway got above Laurence Godfrey to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Well held by Humphrey Tipton.

71'

Erik Henryson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Aloysius Goffe.

72'

Marquise Winship tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Brett Jacobson.

73'

Jerry Tipton dribbled past Hector Hanley.

The float cross came in from Jerry Tipton on the wing, Noel Addison couldn't cut out the pass.

Wayne Hathaway got ahead of Harper Curtis to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But Wayne Hathaway sent it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

75'

Corner taken by Marquise Winship and cut out by the opposition.

77'

Hector Hanley made a pass to Noel Addison, the ball was picked up by Noel Addison before Jerry Tipton could reach it.

Noel Addison took the ball past Sheldon Jacobs.

Noel Addison tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Jerry Tipton.

80'

Erik Henryson faked a shot before cutting Aloysius Goffe in a different direction.

Erik Henryson whipped in a float cross, Kerr Johnson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Troy Strudwick connected with a looping header for the goal but Maria Burrell headed the ball to safety.

81'

Sheldon Jacobs tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Hector Hanley did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

84'

Jerry Tipton skipped easily past the challenge of Noel Addison.

Jerry Tipton fed the ball forward to Maria Burrell, Maria Burrell latched onto the ball before German Henson could intercept.

Maria Burrell tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Harper Curtis showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

86'

Colten Vance made a pass to Erik Henryson, Erik Henryson took it in his stride before Aloysius Goffe could intercept.

Erik Henryson tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kerr Johnson.

87'

Corner taken by Aloysius Goffe and cut out by the opposition.

88'

Aloysius Goffe made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Colten Vance.

89'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Dean Barlow before Marquise Winship tried to get onto the pass.

90'

Brett Jacobson played a wonderful ball for Dean Barlow, Dean Barlow picked up on the ball before German Henson could cut it out.

Dean Barlow took the ball past Marquise Winship.

Dean Barlow tried his luck from a distance but German Henson made the clearance.

End Match Southend-on-Sea town 1 - 0 Reading city